Any tips or tricks on your Adventure motorcycle i should know? 😁
@DaneE66
2 жыл бұрын
Adaptive Cruise Control tips for the SAS... If someone just turned out of your lane, adaptive cruise thinks they're still in your lane and will SLAM the brakes as you approach. Has scared me twice. Also, don't hit resume button by accident....... Did it at 35 and cruise was set to 65, bike took off and I nearly whiskey throttled. Sport mode cruise is quite sporty! 3rd one, trust the front abs. Give it a few full-pulls in some mud, it's scarey how well it works, even in corners.
@Rafatrompa
2 жыл бұрын
It's also possible to lower the front end to make maneuvering easier... Just lower it on the top of the suspension arms, by 1 or 2 cm.. I did it on my 500x and it is totally worth the loss of 2cm on the suspension travel.. In your case, because it is a upside-down fork, you don't lose any suspension travel... It's a win-win situation 😊
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
@@Rafatrompa gotta check that out thx 😁👌
@Michael_Lak
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah watch englishbikerdan's review.
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
@@Michael_Lak Can't find his Super Adventure R review. Only the S...is he an offroad rider to?
@ZebSmithulon
2 жыл бұрын
In this video: Guy buys big, heavy, powerful and expensive bike then proceeds to complain that it's... big, heavy, powerful and expensive?
@Kumar.7867
20 күн бұрын
😂😂
@Rafatrompa
2 жыл бұрын
Little tip, to take the bike off the side stand, just turn the steering full lock to the right... It will make it at least 60% easier.. 😉
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
That is some good info 😌👌. Thx
@jonelvidge9191
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, totally agree with you for any bike
@petertaylor3015
2 жыл бұрын
So many people don’t do this!
@ΒασίληςΕλλην-ο2λ
2 жыл бұрын
Being 198 cm tall, half of the reasons you mentioned as bad, are the reasons why i would buy it. Every bike nowdays is made for people of max height 180cm .
@beanteam848ify
5 ай бұрын
Exactly! please don't complain about tall bikes when you are 176cm
@foggydutch7412
2 жыл бұрын
SAR 1290 is cool, but a SAS 1290 is for daily use more interesting. A smaller KTM is better for off road instead of the heavy and chunky SAR.
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 😎
@DaveZee01
2 жыл бұрын
Re getting the bike vertical, from the side-stand, besides turning the steering to the right, as mentioned, try mounting the bike from the right hand side.
@sstage44
2 жыл бұрын
You should buy Honda Gold Wing. It will fit your needs and doesn't have such flaws. 1290r is the doublesport bike, not a cruiser.
@chriswhotton7056
2 жыл бұрын
I'm the same as you you on your thoughts its still an amazing bike, the indicator is absolutely useless no feel at all to it cheers Chris
@VineV-Dutch
Жыл бұрын
1:67 MTR... just grow and stop complaining. I'm 6"8....I need the seat height not to be cramped
@tscott6843
Жыл бұрын
Great video. 1st time viewer. Liked, subscribed and notifications.
@ralphralph7368
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to do the center stand lunge and go thing, to get my 1190 Adventure going... why didn't I try that before???
@freidrichnietzsche6643
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone here riding one of these in the US?! He says it all @ 5:40 in this vid!
@dimitrifromsydney
2 жыл бұрын
Turn signal, push it diagonally downand in. Not straight in. If that makes sense
@DaneE66
2 жыл бұрын
It is really bad for sure, but I don't have any issues turning it off If I just push it with a bit of force. Maybe I'm subconsciously pushing downwards too. Also, auto-off works very well for intersections. It looks for lean angle followed by acceleration, then will shut it off. Don't think auto-off works for lane changes, though.
@lalocompi
Жыл бұрын
Black with orange details 👌
@gergelykote618
Жыл бұрын
Can you do a short, high-speed, onroad video with this beast?
@dockingtroll6801
Жыл бұрын
Nothing beats watching a dwarf getting on and off a big adventure bike ;-)
@theodoreberbach9562
2 жыл бұрын
You know, I never really understood spending almost a $1000 to buy some aluminium panniers, sure it looks nice, I just bought a r3ally big duffel bag off Amazon and tie a net over it to keep it tight, and I can say not only is it cheap, it is light ad well
@thelastrebelshow1627
Ай бұрын
I can see some of your complaints but the bikes too big for you, go trade it for the 890 or whatever it is.
@kohinoore
Жыл бұрын
How much weight can the top box rack carry in real world ?
@megathumper777
Жыл бұрын
You forgot the manly horn sound
@ivancounihan7790
2 жыл бұрын
Collecting mine in three weeks.. Whoop Whoop 👍
@ScragNath
2 жыл бұрын
Mount the bike by standing on the foot peg. Simples.
@kepler240
2 жыл бұрын
Yep. Do that everytime.
@mitchellf-t2881
2 жыл бұрын
If you hate it that much I could always look after it for you 😁
@eurika7655
Жыл бұрын
I'm 6'1 and I'm on my toes. Sucks
@reodan616
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, I‘ve exchanged the seat to enduro seat as it‘s been way too low for me. 🤣 Don‘t get me wrong but …. Top case?! Really?! Had to exchange the mirrors as they are breaking freaking fast when you drop the bike in dirt.
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Top case is just to keep my helmet from being stolen when i'm doing a road trip and i really don't want to drag my helmet with me or when i go swimming in a lake or something. Also using it as a cooler haha. Absolutely hate the looks having it on my bike but i can take it off in 5seconds 😁.
@viralsheddingzombie5324
2 жыл бұрын
What is lacking on a 2105 compared to a 2022?
@kishanmanpalikhe
11 ай бұрын
is this bike price you can buy house and land in India and nepal
@Mike-sBike
2 жыл бұрын
Why buy, when hate
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
I love it in every single way possible. It's just some dishes on the side i don't like the taste of 😁
@joe5260
2 жыл бұрын
Omg, finally video on a motorcycle its been like forever
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Haha i think 2-3 weeks , that's how long it was in the shop 😁
@joe5260
2 жыл бұрын
@@LifeofSmokey at least you back, looking forward for see more video about advantages from you ^^
@bradsanders6954
2 жыл бұрын
The 890R is the good one, these 1290's are huge and ungainly. There is no 1290cc bike that is light or maneuverable. No KTM is cheap..............all this is, is click bait.
@Chance-ry1hq
10 ай бұрын
I believe KTM sells shoe lifts. Don’t they? I believe shoe lifts and a box of tissues should solve all your problems.
@rockbiterhd
2 жыл бұрын
Yep I hate it to
@LioDuran
2 жыл бұрын
If you are a little hobbit do not buy this bike, simple and elementary 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on how good that hobbit can ride adventure motorcycles i guess 😁
@balwa999
2 жыл бұрын
End of the day you give this bike to itchy boots 👢 she wouldn't complain!
@JesseOndego
2 жыл бұрын
I guess you didn't know all this when you were purchasing? 😉
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
It's just stupid stuff , i love it in every way 😁
@ronaldthomas9396
2 жыл бұрын
If you're interested in a KTM please seek professional help!
@heinifalk809
Жыл бұрын
10 reasons you dont like the bike... 5 of them is because you are short :P JK :)
@ZeeZee89
4 ай бұрын
That is not dirt bike
@6269steve
2 жыл бұрын
Just buy a honda
@mickrick84
2 жыл бұрын
low Austrian technical level..
@robertriggers5216
2 жыл бұрын
Lol get a sort guy bike
@Rocketboy-qg6ts
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is great 🤣
@wolffo999
2 жыл бұрын
touring bike
@BishBosh2010
2 жыл бұрын
Clever observation!
@garygrainger5810
2 жыл бұрын
This has got be the crappiest review ever! Why did u buy the bike when u knew the weight, the height and colour options, exhaust size etc
@blaz9540
2 жыл бұрын
Trade it in for an electric skateboard you be able to touch the ground! 😅
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@nickclem8724
2 жыл бұрын
Worst motorcycle mistake I’ve made is selling my 2018 KTM 1290 SAR. It wasn’t perfect but I have never missed ANY vehicle like that one. I will get another.
@simon1290r
24 күн бұрын
I pick up my new 2024 SAR next week and I am actually quite sad to be giving up my 2018 SAS..
@tmario7621
4 күн бұрын
Try suzuki GSX1000S GX
@mikec1254
2 жыл бұрын
Watch you tuber (Doddle on a motorcycle) she is shorter then you. she will teach you how to ride a tall motorcycle! I have an older 1290 and yes it is a bitch to pick up. However i have never found the perfect motorcycle that does everything well. My 1290 is the swiss army knife of motorcycles. That is why I like to collect them. Motorcycles are like beer can't have just one.
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
The Swiss army knife of motorcycles....that's a perfect word to describe it. Will check out the channel , it's my first experiences with big boy offroad motorcycles and it's a complete different world as 100kg enduro 350's 😁
@mikec1254
2 жыл бұрын
@@LifeofSmokey If your going to do more off-road adventure riding trips. Check out Lone rider moto bags. I have those and they are great off-road and all around side panniers. I also have KTM stock hard cases they are just ok. keep the locking hard top box for valuables in etc.
@tristesskartoffel8677
2 жыл бұрын
That Wheelie from 80 to 150km/h makes a real point 😂🤟
@Richard1976
5 ай бұрын
Think this bike will be great for me with 2.01 meter. Just don't like that small screen
@pelama
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t like that the ”R”ace software is an option.. you buy an ”R” without the ”R”
@ziselstein
8 ай бұрын
No offense but that was one of the most pointless reviews of a motorcycle I’ve seen…so far…despite a few legit comments he’s criticizing facts that are very clear in the first place, before one buys a certain motorcycle. What happened was, I guess, that he the bike has been purchased without really doing the homework in advance…requirements, skills, size etc.
@askomoisio
8 ай бұрын
Scary monster 🤧💀
@rugby3874
2 жыл бұрын
Should have bought a Super Tenere.
@Meerkoenig
2 жыл бұрын
KTM is not to blame for you being short😉 - thank you for the details / the other half of the video😈😈😈
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
I should stick to my pitbike i guess 😅😁
@jacobthorns5776
2 жыл бұрын
@@LifeofSmokey or learn how to ride. im 5 '7 and ride vstrom. i know beter to even consider this kinda bike because im not a pro off road rider.
@neilrose6558
2 жыл бұрын
Why bother complaining? Did you not do your research before buying this bike? No storage for your phone…? Don’t you have a pocket on your jacket? Whining about it being too tall…why did you buy it then? Expensive for luggage…is this really the bikes issue? Sounds like you really haven’t a clue, this has to be the worst review ever
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
I do hope you are gonna watch my "101 reasons why i love it" video 😁
@lbever454
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, Smokey, this bike is for experienced riders not an amateur such as you. Check out Chris Birch riding a 1290, it might help you understand.
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
@@lbever454 Big fan of Chris Birch. And i have been riding dirtbikes for over 20 years. Motorcross , enduro....this bike is perfect for me and i can handle it pretty well for my first adventure bike 😁
@pascalo5119
9 ай бұрын
Look like you picked the wrong bike ! I can understand your frustration with turn signals but honesty there is no perfect bikes out there. Perhaps hate is the wrong word to describe your bike.
@LifeofSmokey
9 ай бұрын
No worries....I love it in every way possible. That's why it's still in my garage after riding and reviewing 50 other bikes last year 😁
@steveaustin1820
Жыл бұрын
Thought you were an experienced rider...till I saw the top box on an ADV..unsubscribed
@LifeofSmokey
Жыл бұрын
No champ sorry I'm just an amateur rider :-)
@markworthington1710
Жыл бұрын
A few of those problems where just due to you being short 😬 not much KTM can do about being 5”8 👀
@LifeofSmokey
Жыл бұрын
You didn't think i was gonna make ktm , my mediapartner look bad right 😁.
@olly69z
2 жыл бұрын
I have endless frustration on the previous model's starter button and on/off button placement. For some idiotic reason, they placed the On/Off button at the same place where all other bikes have the start button. On all my other bikes I've owned in my years, my thumb's natural movement is to go slightly left and press the starter. So, if you're in a hurry and absentmindedly push the start button on the 1290, you're actually pushing the On/Off button. The starter function is positioned slightly higher on the cluster and is incorporated in the tilting kill switch. F*n, f*n, ridiculous...
@iancharlton5530
2 жыл бұрын
When getting it vertical of the side stand turn the handlebars to the right this will make it easier to get upright. 😜. Bike does look nice 👌
@erikklauer9110
Жыл бұрын
So you don't like it because you're too short and you dont have enough money? Sell it.
@kevinroark5815
7 ай бұрын
Everyone on the internet is 6 feet tall and makes 6 figure income.
@Dav998
2 жыл бұрын
So you’re complaining about the same things we must complain about every other fckn bike in the world
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Finally someone that gets my point and realises i actually love this bike 😎👌
@bigdaddy2955
2 жыл бұрын
The turn signal button?! First world problems. That being said, you are totally right, so annoying!
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Most likely the most overlooked yet most important thing when riding a motorcycle. If you can't turn it off quick enough at the next street that could end up in a bad situation 😅. Gotta be less then 100m cause they will stop by themselves but you know what i mean 😁
@lukaszfojcik9257
9 ай бұрын
What a manipulation. Video is more to show what bike you bought and how successful you think you are because of this purchase. Oh noooooo original aluminium case, oh nooo Akrapovic . Video In style '' oh nooo my car burning so much fuel because of 800 HP. WHat i am gonna do now.
@LifeofSmokey
9 ай бұрын
Never seen a comment like this , but you are 100% wrong 😌🙏.
@lukaszfojcik9257
9 ай бұрын
I am happy to be first :) @@LifeofSmokey
@ryanmalone2681
2 жыл бұрын
None of that seems expensive compared to every other big ADV, but this bike is so much cheaper than my GSA.
@AaronS-q2p
4 ай бұрын
Buy a push bike then princess 😂
@mitchharper9300
Жыл бұрын
Might have to stand on the seat when you wheelie 😜
@williamwright3846
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with the turn signal and the storage. Seems the taller people feel like they are more entitled to this bike than the shorter ones like you and me. It doesnt mean we cant ride it people. It's a great bike despite the smaller issues (I have the Adventure S). Ride on KTM lovers!!!
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Haha had a bigger friend of mine with long legs come over yesterday , both feet flat on the ground. He was like " Sits perfect" haha.
@carlogigante5239
2 жыл бұрын
Like it' s pure geometry. You can't have long travel suspension and a correct seating position without having a tall seat hight.
@ShaunPanzer
5 ай бұрын
Looks pretty damn fun !
@lashazumbadze6650
Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing monster, love him, have fun, enjoy him, there is nothing perfect in this den
@TzeiEm
2 жыл бұрын
I took a test ride on the 2022 Super Adventure S a week ago and I agree about the turn signal button. I've ridden some good bikes and some crappy bikes and that bike had literally the worst turn signal button I've ever used :D
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Could't agree more 😂👌
@gavinhassett479
Жыл бұрын
No mention of the Absurdly uncomfortable stock seat that makes you only able to ride 100kms at a go.. great... drop another $1000 to get a comfort seat.
@LifeofSmokey
Жыл бұрын
Euhm to be honest I have the lowered heated comfort seat....and it's just as bad maybe even worse 😂
@gavinhassett479
Жыл бұрын
@@LifeofSmokey shute.. ill be sure to not buy that one then. If Guzzi can make a (factory) comfortable seat,... then SURELY KTM can .
@davehemmerly8496
Ай бұрын
BMW is now making KTM motorcycles look good. The KTM was beat with the ugly stick for a far less period of time than the new 1300 GSA
@maximbasov5694
2 жыл бұрын
U wheelie to low! When u actually can pull a wheelie (not just lifting the front wheel and chasing it) then u look between your leg and engine.... not above the bars!🤣🤣🤣
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Yep 100% facts! Do you have a how to so i can see how it needs to be done 😅
@maximbasov5694
2 жыл бұрын
Practice, Practice, Practice.... (...and slow speed, so u can continue to Practice next day also...)👍
@jonasbaine3538
2 жыл бұрын
They really missed a market segment not having a S model with spoked wheels or R with radar. Ducati has such a model but $7k more
@deon1978
2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%. Radar should at least have been an option on this bike. And yes the spoked wheels too. How they missed that I don't know..But then again someone in the comments said the turn signal is the same on his 2015 bike...KTM wants to compete but don't really care...BMW, Ducati, Triumph all have spoked wheel options on their more road goo g version adv...Why? Because people want it.Love this bike but not finished off properly..
@austinpilbeam3869
26 күн бұрын
It's a bit like he's undercover Bragging ... who thought a KTM 1290 would be heavy tall etc etc why buy one if you really hate it
@obrianmcc
5 ай бұрын
Sexy beast ... OBR ADV Gear Explorer Saddlebag System would fit those side racks nicely ... owner rides a 1090
@AntonisRoumeliotis
4 ай бұрын
The problems are yours, not the bike !!
@LifeofSmokey
4 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more 😁
@FLINTSTONES45
2 жыл бұрын
Buy your self a pair of off road boots ,they'll give you extra length so you don't have to tip toe.
@richardcerritelli9657
Жыл бұрын
2 reason I hate it 1 it's chain-driven 2 valve's not self adjusting I hate doing maintenance on a bike I got too much other shit to worry about 1 reason I like it it's a sick bike lot of fun horsepower however I've been trying to find a sick bike with shaft driven with self adjusting valves I think I'm out of luck. So far the closest thing I come up with is the BMW r1250r even though I got to check the valves at least it's shaft driven
@queenslander954
2 жыл бұрын
Is it because KTM quote 118 KW for 1290R but on actually only put out around 96 KW .. KTM never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
@lukescrapwalker
3 ай бұрын
A super adventure Bike is heavy? LOL Storage? You should buy a car...
@mart7798
2 жыл бұрын
My superduke r has the same indicator switch,and i totally agree,its crap!!1st world problems eh!
@rajanrairealty8979
2 жыл бұрын
I gota air cooled carbed atk 605. rotax parts relaible fast normal price. mines 280lbs mx/enduro
@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures
2 жыл бұрын
That 1290 actually has self canceling blinkers.
@webistk3949
2 жыл бұрын
If you have a fat belly, put this bike on stand on a lose stone, go stand by close and open the throttle. The thrill goes into your body might cause a dirty underwear.
@Scootir185
Жыл бұрын
KTM has the worst turn signals I've ever seen too. I almost wrecked my SuperDuke a few time because I was so distracted messing with the crap turn signal.
@carlossheppard1745
2 жыл бұрын
“When you put this bike vertically ( |)it’s not a easy to get back up. Don’t you mean Horizontally (-)
@ndyabagyehenry
11 ай бұрын
The exhaust is uuge
@bertmuller5363
2 жыл бұрын
Dann Kauf dir doch ne BMW 1250, du Heinz!
@melvintabao8368
Жыл бұрын
Ktm is a beast beauty
@themajortom69
2 жыл бұрын
The blue, orange and white looks childish to me, if mine I would opt for the white, orange and blue, wayyy better!
@SAMPEWAN
Жыл бұрын
So I love it 😀
@GameWinner85
27 күн бұрын
Smokey from Mask? :DXXX epic this one.
@ullala880
2 жыл бұрын
La più brutta è orrenda moto che abbia mai visto🤮… quella marmitta la dietro, ma non è possibile, sembra un cannone di un panzer. E poi i controlli, tutto fatto molto male, complicato. Bahhh… le ktm son tutte così🤮
@corneliushoffmann7774
2 жыл бұрын
TOO BIG BIKE FOR A SMALL MAN !!!!! ;-))
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
100% right but i do like a challenge 😁
@neilallen460
2 жыл бұрын
One more thing to add to your list of things to hate about KTM: Customer Service. Truly horrendous.
@Rondo2ooo
Жыл бұрын
My 2015 1190 (150 hp) will stay. Never change a good bike. Safe ride.
@albaniancowboy2767
3 ай бұрын
So what u are saying is I need to sell my ktm 500 and buy this
@MaxPowerFilthcrud
2 жыл бұрын
The turn signal button is abysmal. Test rode the S last year and had to stop to figure out what I was doing wrong. Turns out (pun not intended) it's just shit. Maybe there's a 3D printable improvement?
@LifeofSmokey
2 жыл бұрын
Same here , stopping to figure out how to make it work perfectly 😅
@hermannschmidt9788
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is. After 1000km I still have to look down at times to guide my thumb. What were they thinking??
@technicalitems731
2 жыл бұрын
The honda 1200 crosstourer seems like it would have the safe bet in this type of bike. But ,they quit making them (or so I hear). I have never seen one here in USA. It’s what I would buy if I took a risk on a big adventure bike. I have to play the safe route and ride a Honda st1300 or an xr650. Too scared of the exotic custom race bike stuff and all of the issues. But, I admit, my friends 1290 is a blast to ride.
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