Anyone owned both and got an objective opinion of how much better the 21on bike is over the 17-20 model? KTM state that the new bike is 90% different than the old one, and I just can't see it myself. I've test ridden the new one briefly, I wasn't blown away by it, but then I wasn't blown away by my old Superduke GT either on the test ride, it was a slow burner for me but I grew to love it fairly quickly.
Basically is it £4k better (buying outright rather than PCP)? A friend is selling his 20 bike with only 5k miles, accessories, luggage etc. for around £10,750. I can get a 22 plate ex demonstrator with tech pack but no luggage for around £14,299, but I need at least a top box too... My quick test ride it didn't feel especially different other than the engine was smoother lower down (not a deal breaker for me anyway, I'm used to the older 1290 lump anyway), and though I was impressed by the radar cruise control, it's something I could easily live without.
Had been tempted just to PCP a brand spanker for £200 a month and use the cash elsewhere, but my head is starting to win out over my heart, and if I need the cash in the meantime for home improvements etc. I can just get a 0% credit card to deal with that in the meantime...
So... Anyone got some real world experience of both, I'm dying to hear from you!
2017-20 vs 2021on KTM 1290 Super Adventure
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Re: 2017-20 vs 2021on KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Never mind…
Picking up a 1500 mile old 21 model bike in the next few days, managed to find one at a great price privately, so hopefully will be able to answer my own questions soon.
Picking up a 1500 mile old 21 model bike in the next few days, managed to find one at a great price privately, so hopefully will be able to answer my own questions soon.
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Re: 2017-20 vs 2021on KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Lol sweet mate. This isn't much of a big adventure forum.
The UK and worldwide KTM forums are likely to have more input
However, congratulations!
The UK and worldwide KTM forums are likely to have more input
However, congratulations!
Re: 2017-20 vs 2021on KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Hi
I have a 22 and so far so good. 2.5k miles in and Very happy with it so far.
I just leave the suspension on Auto and it does what I want it to.
Fast comfortable and relatively economical-a recent 1600 Mike trip averaged 55mpg overall.
TheKTM app isn’t the best but ok.
Got a Europe trip planned on it in the next month.
Any questions just ask
Cheers
Steve
I have a 22 and so far so good. 2.5k miles in and Very happy with it so far.
I just leave the suspension on Auto and it does what I want it to.
Fast comfortable and relatively economical-a recent 1600 Mike trip averaged 55mpg overall.
TheKTM app isn’t the best but ok.
Got a Europe trip planned on it in the next month.
Any questions just ask
Cheers
Steve