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RIDE readers’ highs and lows on an 1190 Adventure

‘The engine gets better with age’

DAVID WILSON, 51 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure Mileage 71,000

“I wanted something to commute from Somerset to London all-year round. It certainly ticks that box — the engine gets better with age and is its defining feature. I’ve done 71,000 miles and it’s been reliable apart from fuel filters at 28k, a new battery at 36k and a fork seal at 60k. The best accessory is the Cool Covers seat cover; stops your bum overheating.”

‘I did Spain and back with no problems’

KERRY WRIGHT, 27 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure R Mileage 60,000

“I’m short and needed a light all-rounder. I do 10k a year off-road racing and as my daily bike. I did the Hispania rally in Spain and rode there and back from Scotland – a 5K trip with no problems. Mine has a load of off-road modifications and my only dislikes are the 40mpg fuel economy, the fact that I find it hard to service and the clutch slave leak.”