I own that exact bike and I love it!! I had been riding Honda’s since 83’ and I’m here to tell u, the ktm is a much more refined machine. I looked at Honda, triumph, and bmw and none of them come close to the ktm. In my opinion, adventure riding is about being able to go off road and the 1090 r is the only machine that can affectively do that with the off road suspension and knobbies. I test rode all the competition and they don’t hold a candle in the performance department. The ktm flat out rips!! I can keep up with the 200 lb bikes in the woods and say bye bye on the street and then ride to dinner. There’s no other bike that does that. Vibey ... I don’t think so. You need to ride it again.
I changed my mind, lol. For the past year I've owned a KTM 1290 sas with 2 sets of rims (knobbies and street) And the funfactor on this bike is almost mindblowing.
Grabbed me from the first ride Going on year 3. I haven't ridden the AT but it sounds like its quite a lot different. The strange thing about the 1x90 R is that the seat feels tall until you stand and ride hard off road. Once you sit back down you realize how 'in' the bike you actually are. The spread required to straddle the tank while standing is a factor, especially if you have a tank bag but its all something the melts away as you ride. Fantastic off road and on. The power, especially the 1190 is simply addicting. She can cover big miles in a hurry. Nice review.
I love how you people in normal countries just go, pick up a bike and test it. In my country you dont get to test it even if you're buying it. You can pay for it and and test it then. And after 3 mins you know it's not the bike for you. Love it!
Crumble just jeep the AT, rev it a bit more, get the suspension set for your weight, try a stunt 1 finger pull clutch lever, maybe get it tuned up then just take out the blackbird when you have power cravings that's the beauty of having two bikes.
I had a AT and it was a nice looking bike but not a patch on what KTM make. Yes the AT would make a good touring bike but for real off road it's KTM every time. When did Honda last win the Dakar...... Yes I know these are not Dakar bikes but KTM use all there years of off road experience and implement them into there adventure bikes. I currently own a Super Duke R and if I had to swap back to an adventure bike I'd have a hard decision over the 1290 Adventure and the AT Sport. Some guys are slating the KTM for reliability but the v twin in the KTM has been around for years,it's a solid unit,but all these electronics that all bikes have now are something we should all be concerned about in the long term!
@@TheCrumble Had the 990 - got an ATAS now. Does that tell you something?. Yes the 990 is fun and its a good bike but its tiring to ride - no low down torque like the AT due to lean fueling issues (emissions regs) and a throttle thats so twitchy its just tiresome at low speeds. Yes the AT isn't as powerful but its fun to ride and makes you want to keep riding, without just looking for the next overtake or long stretch so you can open it up. Another plus is the AT is more "keeping your licence " friendly!
Crumble how tall are you? I am 6'3 and ride a KTM 950 Adv S and I had to make a number of changes to sort of get comfortable standing. Scotts triple clamp plus bar raisers and lower pegs. Normal bar raisers tend to bring the bar closer to you which one actually don't want. Did you have this problem on the AT? It sounds like if one is tall you will have the same problem with theKTM 1090R...
I've been torn between two. Leaning toward the AT. Worried about KTM engine heat and now I know it's vibey. I can do the AT suspension and add some HP. Thx for the info
Just know that adding horses to the AT is a real pain in the butt. It's all based on what you want out of your bike, do you want your bike built for commuting and long distance riding or to you want a bike built to be an absolute weapon in the Baja 1000. I'd say this, if your view of fun is getting out and just riding then go with the AT. If you enjoy pushing your limits of control over a monster with 125hp at the flick of the wrist then go with the KTM.
I am happy you found your favorite bike! I used to ride Honda sport bikes while living in So CA, but after moving to remote CO with millions of off-road trails everywhere, I love my KTM 350 EXC-F for technical off-road adventures, and my 2017 KTM 1090 R for fast pavement rides to easier and non-technical off-road adventures. I have been riding motorcycles for 60 years, and having two bikes works best for me. Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@TheCrumble I think dct is good for the road and certain instances on dirt but on the whole, serious dirt riders will always opt for the extra control a clutch assisted gearbox offers.
Stop telling people or they'll all want one! The DCT is simply unbeatable off road for traction / drift and technical climbs. Err, I mean they're shit get a ktm!
Good job we're all different - be a bit boring otherwise! Jumped off my R1200GS at the same dealer, rode the same demo bike and bought one after 45 minutes. Pick it up Saturday. Awesome!
G'day mate, first time watcher on your channel. If power is the only issue with your bike, is there a chance to ad a PC5 and Dyno tune it to squeeze another 10-20 horses out ? rsm8
Chub Miller Hi matey! Most of the off road I do is round Grantham. Vale of Belvoir has plenty of stuff. Some of my more recent off road stuff has them on. If you can check out an OS map for that area you’ll see plenty of byways and unclassified roads 👍🏻
@@TheCrumble thanks Crumple, picking up my new Tiger 800 xca next week and fancy giving it a bash. Better pop into WHSmith and get a map then. Keep the vids coming, funny real world reviews 🤣👍
Chub Miller I recommend an OS app called Outdoors GPS. You need to subscribe for the year - maybe £15ish now but you get unlimited OS maps and you can download to your phone.
I have been riding KTM's for the last 10 years. I understand your comments. You pick the bike that works for you. I do quite a bit of gravel roads not necessarily off-road and then the KTM suspension come alive. That is one place I think Honda cut a few corners on the Africa Twin. That is the main reason I passed on the Africa Twin. The suspension does need to sorting out if you use it off-pavement.
KTM is a good bike but like you I was pleased to get back on my AT after riding my Bro's 1090. I owned a 950 Adventure and it spent many hours in the workshops of your test ridefriends Redline! I think the journos think they get some sort of macho street cred for praising KTM. Personally I think the most difficult thing about 'adventure bike' ownership is the tyres. More power for the road might be fun but you would really need road oriented tyres to get the most out of it. Another good video. Thanks
Thanks for the comment Tom. Yeah agreed and when they're spending that much time being repaired they lose their appeal. I love the look of that 950 though - much nicer than the current crop of big KTMs.
Im a ktm owner, but I wont be pressing the dislike button... too much fun to watch! I have to disagree about looks though. I think the AT has a pug nose and the ktm is sleek. I also felt that the AT was made for short riders.... too low for me.
We keep coming back for more, it's not the review we are interested in or the wealth of technical data that mr crumble doesn't have it's the 'adventure' it's the puddles, the sheep, the police, the innocent general public......if it wasn't funny, it would be like the rest of the bullshit reviewers out there, that know nothing about why we choose the bikes we do. We choose them because they are the right bike for us and that is good enough. Keep them coming 'crumble' and yes the africa twin rules ok!!! If you get down to Devon some time, pop in for a cup of tea.
What a great comment! Thanks very much tiger! i often watch the reviews back and wince when my lack of knowledge of the bike is revealed but i do concentrate on what it feels like. I should get down to Devon on the bike - I'm not sure I've ever ridden a bike in the south-west. Thanks for watching!
Good review but you can't compare a parallel twin with a V twin regarding the vibration. I know my 950 ADV has vibration under 5000rpm but over 5000rpm she sings. Also the TKC80 block tyers will give some vibration.
They're both great bikes...and it makes complete sense that you prefer the AT. The 1090 is a total dirtbike in comparison and feels like it. The advantages are how good it works off road, which includes the "on the bike, not in it" thing (as well as the front heavy aggressive standing position) and how well it copes with being dropped. The AT absolutely hates being dropped in comparison - the KTM side panel is pennies, same crash on the AT is a dented metal tank and expensive cracked painted plastics. Coming off a road bike, the AT will feel far more familiar and comfortable. Coming off dirt bikes, the 1090 will feel WAY more familiar and confidence inspiring, especially off road. Good review, bring your AT up to Wales for a trail ride sometime! :)
I bought a AT brand new in 17. A very good bike. I traded it for a 1090R. For me I love the KTM. Susp, electronics, tubeless tires,fuel range. And the power is fun. I added the dongle to save settings. Zero problems. Rear tire is soft but has really good traction. Just my opinion as I've owned both back to back
Even when the Baron got a KTM for nothing, he decided not to keep it. If a KTM was not good enough for the Grumble, how can it possibly be good enough for the Crumble?
Interesting vid. I own a 2008 R1200GS, love it to bits, can't afford a new one but my mate gave me a go on his KTM 1290 Super Adventure, christ the power was impressive, a sledge hammer of a thing, nice looking bike too! Must admit it hasn't left me wanting to change my GS though!
I'm an off-road racer/rider and own some street bikes as well. I want an adventure bike that's a little more comfortable than the 500 EXC and has some better street manners yet can still hang in the woods on some single track. I rode the Honda, the KTM, Ducati and BMW. Some were better than others on the street, but none were better on the dirt than the KTM.
Long after yer ktm has expired under dodgy warranties in the dealers Africa twin will still be chomping along even it's only got 97BHP. ps,,,, I don't own a Africa twin...cheers from dave
Agreed! I wouldn’t touch KTM with a barge pole after a bad experience; ended up having to take the dealer to court in the end 😡 I’m never going to spend my hard-earned with them again!
Yep your Africa twin will be that fat comfortable reliable old housewife that’ll always be there for you especially when you come home late on a Friday evening from a hot secret date on your KTM.
Did exactly the same test rides a couple of months ago to choose which one of the two. Came to same conclusion for very similar reasons. Walked back into the Honda dealer and bought the AT. Commuted 2000 Miles plus some green laning since. It was the right decision.! AT is the dogs plumbs! Fitted the Honda quick shifter which adds some fizz when you ride it hard. KTM are pricing the 1090 to sell for a reason. New and apparently much better version due out next year. Peace trout. ✌️
Thanks for clarifying the KTM dislikes :) I recently got a 1090 (not R), and to be honest, it takes some getting used to. Wind protection is crap, the indicator switch is not where it should be, and there are a few other niggles. However, the engine being vibey is not something I recognize. In fact, it is very smooth for a big twin imho! I am pretty sure the tires on the R didn't do it justice. Still, in the end, it all comes down to personal taste. I see another bike in your future, but probably not a KTM. Keep the reviews coming!
Thanks dude! The KTM crew commenting on the vid have been very polite - says something about your average KTM owner I reckon! I would like some more time with that bike and I would definitely like to try it off road!
These are two completely different ADV bikes for two completely different riders. African riders are calmer, the oranges are addicted to the throttle. that's easy to notice anywhere in the world. Of course it comes at the expense of convenience but this KTM 1090 tarmac and off-road performance provides a much higher results. best value for money from all used ADV bikes (with real off road capabilities) IMHO. I loved everything about this bike....-beside the windscreen.
I did exactly the same test ride with the idea of changing because I thought I was bored with the AT. Couldn't of been happier to get back on it. Feels a much more expensive bike than the KTM and I can't say I'm unhappy with the power at all.
It feels sportier than you can handle...and for sure more adventurous that you could handle...and that's a good reason to pick this one instead of something else...because it will make you a better rider in the end. and if it does not work then you go to a safer choice like the CRF1000L Africa Twin.
I only ever ride mine in Sport mode, even in torrential downpours. The more responsive and faster throttle actually gives far better control which is a bit counter intuitive
Magura does a hydraulic clutch kit for the AT. But quite expensive. Meanwhile, may I advise you (and everyone else) to not lube modern teflon lined cables. Sure, it feels better short-term but it wrecks the cable longterm. Yes, even if you use PTFE spray. Just try to keep them dry and clean and make sure it is routed properly. Makes a huge difference. Otherwise, buy a new cable (aftermarket is hit and miss, I'd suggest OEM).
Interesting that. I have lubed the cable and i actually asked about it in a Honda dealer and he told me how he oils his cables. I asked him if they came pre-lubed and whether me lubing it would actually damage or impede the action of the cable and he said no. i will order a new one now I think. thanks for the comment dude!
Don’t do it crumble. My Ktm broke down every 20 miles I’ve Honda never had issue and I’d never go back to Ktm Each to his own though bud. But be warned and don’t mention Ktm service ffs
Can I ask which model you owned that you need to service every 20 miles. My 1290 super adventure hasn't given me any problems after 3 years and thousands of miles. For me it's the best bike i've owned so far. But like you said to each his own.
Evan Whitehead it wasn’t a service it required. It just wouldn’t run more than 20 miles. Ktm 690 duke. Known fuel pump issue but Ktm didn’t give a damn 😳💩
Got 3,300 miles on 2016 1290 GT. Costly to buy new but haven't regretted it one bit. I found it easy to ride from day one (unlike a BMW Adventure 1200 I tested) and for a largish bike it handles like a dream. Like the cycle press says, it has what must honestly be one of the nicest motors on 2 wheels. The power is always there when you need it and you can get LOTS more by down-shifting a cog.) The one problem most owners have is using 6th gear, the bike just doesn't like it until travelling 85-90. Yes, it would be nice to have a handsome TFT dash a la Ducati, but what's there is adequate. I did discover (to my horror) that it's svelte 505lb weight was too heavy for me to pick up solo when I dropped it in a parking lot once - but assistance wasn't far away. Blame that on it's high CG and my 67 years of age. Not a thing has yet to break, fail or give way. Still on the original tires and brake pads (and I do ride agressively.) Did you service your KTM on schedule? Or perhaps you purchased it used from someone who didn't service it, or you may just be unlucky and got a lemon. In any case, it's a shame to paint all KTMs with the same unfortunate brush you sadly had to experience as many KTM owners are extremely happy with their purchases.
Hey crumble you ever ridden a V-Strom 1000 ? The AT was my first choice somehow I ended up with the Strom I still have feeling I would have liked The AT more. My hands are getting a little itchy too LOL .I have a 2016 model before they went to the yellow which I believe is a little hideous mine is set up with tkc 80s crash bars etc and is ready to hit the dirt but it is a tank off road pretty easy to rack up the miles on the asphalt though..
i have never tried the big Suzuki. Its looks don't do a lot for me and it was the look of the AT that grabbed me. I love it in the colour scheme I have. Go and try the AT - there's some incredible deals to be had at the moment!
I haven’t ridden one but those KTMs don’t do much for me generally. Very happy with my 2017 Africa Twin DCT - gorgeous bike and love the character of the engine (I also have the Remus and it sounds so damn good).
Spot on Crumble... first ten minutes in my experience tells you yay or nay...! Great review, KTM, sounded awful...! Maybe a Triumph next test ride...???
Try the Multistrada 950, stick an ally bash plate on with spoked enduro wheels, near perfect power, sounds great, green lanes, handles beautifully, hours in the seat comfort.
Would love to give it a go to be fair. Not sure about the off-road thing though. The thought of dropping a Ducati is horrifying! Especially at that price!
The KTM is designed mostly offroad that's why it has the engine configuration that it does. The Honda is a fantastic fire road and road bike. The ktm feels top heavy at first but it's designed for experienced off road riders, the more confident you are on it the more you relise the design is excellent. The AT is the other way round great to start with but you find its limits quickly if you like to ride hard trails off road. But if you ride on the road and light trails then the AT is great
i totally agree with that and that seems to be what people conclude about the tw bikes. the AT is soft and friendly and forgiving, bit not as focused as the KTM when it comes down to it.
Never ridden an AT just sat on one...hated it! Love KTM`s ran an 1190ADV for 4 years. Love your vids, liked your honest review. Vive Le Difference!! If we all liked the same things life would be so boring!
The 1090R is superior if you ride offroad. The AT can't touch it once the pavement ends. As soon as you get on some serious single track, that dirt bike feel of the KTM chassis and suspension will take you places you would not dare to go on the AT.
If you like bring the AT to wales and try it out on some of the big bike friendly lanes and then compare it to the KTM we are going on the 19th Oct if your up for it?
Wherabouts are the big bike friendly ones dude? Wales seems to have some rough stuff that is a bot more demanding for the bigger bikes. You got a posse out that day?
I felt the Africa Twin was boring compared to the KTM 1090, i tested the AT and thought "ok this i good enough and maybe i'll buy it"... Couple of days later i tried the KTM, drove about 100 meters and thought: "Damn this is the bike im gonna have no doubt in the world" and bought it then and there...... And it is now traded in for a KTM 1290 SAS.. Damn thats a beast!
I recently tested both the AT and the 1090 off road. You can definitely ride the 1090 like a big dirt bike. Even get it airborne. The suspension is superb. However the AT still seemed very manageable but with a slight lack of compliance. The AT also sounded better than the Yoshimura that was on the 1090. It’s also a way sexier bike. My club is full of riders that ride big bikes like little bikes. Our President rides am AT in little bike sanctioned events. It’s not the bike, it’s the rider! Here’s a clip of one of our events called the Smoking Hole Rally. vimeo.com/270997466
What a brilliant vid mate!! Loved that - that is proper off roading in those conditions. That slow mo when the KTM went down was brilliant. that's how it goes sometimes eh?! and some of that water was ridiculously deep! Thanks for the share. Definitely agree that the rider is the limiting factor - I just haven't got the balls for the proper stuff haha!
Another great video Mr.Crumble as always. That Africa Twin does look pretty good. Have u tried any of the BMW bikes? Keep up the amazing work bud!! 😄😊😁
I have ridden the GS a couple of times and my mate has one now. I might ask him if i can do a review on it. He'll love me when i start slagging his bike off haha!
I have to say mate I've test ridden a few KTM's and I know they have good components as a whole, but they never feel right, I do think it's hype over substance. As daft as this sounds the only bike I can compare the AT to is the GS as it feels like you're sat in it, and the standing position is also good, obviously the power is far better too, it's just the dam cost of the things. As you know the AT just feels perfect and only needs a 120bhp switch for road use :)
Why didn’t you try the 1290 ? I hate a so called adventure bike, but if you are into that kind of thing then get as much power as you can. I think the 1290 has about 160bhp. But on the plus side, you still made a good video out of an average bike ride. My best bit was the under cover cop. Big up the Loughborough massive.
When you have ridden a bike with illuminated switchgear at night you realise all bikes should have it especially modern bikes with all their electrickery buttons. Triumph and KTM have realised this. Don't know if the new BMW 1250GS has illuminated switchgear?
Mate, if I was you I'd get the GS. Well, if it was the last bike on earth and my arthritis was so bad I couldn't walk or cycle anywhere, but yeah, that's what I'd do. Seriously though, for what you do and in the UK the AT is about perfect no? I live down south now so few to fuck all green lanes so no point but when I move back up to mid Wales I reckon the AT or maybe the new T7 have got to be the way forward.
The GS is a great road bike and if I wasn't interested in the trail stuff, I would deffo consider it. i think you're right tho - the AT ticks most of the boxes! is that T7 thing ever coming out?
Done some expensive mods to my 2017 AT DCT including full titanium system and ecu flash, non of which are nearly as impressive as swapping the front sprocket to a 15 teeth one, and cost peanuts.. Makes the speedo is less accurate but well worth it I think.
Hey crumble, did I hear you say no to triumph ! Their 1200 scrambler's out soon which sounds promising. I use them roads. Blimey, will look out for that silver bmw now! Great honest review. KTM's have weak frames too...discuss ha ha
One of the reasons I don't desire a shed load of horsepower now is for the very reason you showed, POLICE and speed cameras, radar and lots of new and interesting ways of catching you. But if high speed is your thing best of luck.
I agree with several of the comments regarding a BMW GS. Expensive old man bike for sure but don’t old men buy things that are better while young men make do with a budget? Maybe a bit heavy for your muddy roads though. The AT seems a fine bike for what you enjoy.
Yeah I think for the majority of what i do the AT ticks most of the boxes to be honest. I've ridden the GS and think it's a better road bike than the AT but i don't see it as a proper off-road option.
I endorse you to ride the brand new africa twin with the tablet display put it in user mode power 0 eb 2 tc 0 and you will fall in love all over again, thanks to your twin videos ive just bought myself one and collecting her on Tuesday excited is an understatement!
Crumble i bin watching ya for years and love ya man. Why don’t ya upgrade ya africa with a decent shock, poss some headers and poss a power commander . Your love the africa even more then. Honda did a great job for the price but bike has much more to give
funny as fuck that Rozza getting the merc. I had a KTM Duke version 1 (supermoto) and loved it and kinda got used to it it's vibes etc but the AT did sound smoother and more usable compared to that 1090. have you tried the 950 super enduro?
You've tried the big Triumph 1200 and 800 explorer. Try the Beemer 1200GS think you'll be surprised, I know I was. Get down to Roy Pidcock in Long Eaton.
The Crumble ......KTM is tubeless, so usually an easyish fix. AT on tubes.... wheel out etc.... Though I think you can get sealing tape stuff to convert AT rims to tubeless..
I'm usually KTM all day long , they build fun into everything (had the 1290 superduke) but ended up with the AT as it jus felt so right and alot more managable off road
The KTM 1090 is the absolute best adventure bike for less that 10grand. The african twin is its slower less talented friend. For men over 6 ft and 200lbs the KTM is no brainer it has way better suspension, better clutch, better engine and way more bike for the money period.
My review was the opposite I seen the potential of the ktm over the At , the v twin is a different beast it’s best to stretch the gears and she will be smooth and it would be a bit more viby with the tck 80 on and as for the last comment I had issues with my Honda I bought same as you it was in dealers a few times for warranty repairs inc crap wheels and switch gear , I loved the look of my At and ye engine was very smooth but you really did have to think about overtaking , I think Honda for all the hype should have spent more time on build quality when they brought them out ,I just might have kept it more than 9 months , but no regrets on my 1090 R Just my 2 pence worth . Great vids ride safe Steven 👍
Cheers for the comment Steven! Yeah the build quality on the AT is nothing like as good as my old Blackbird. I had issues with wheels and switch gear too. I would like more time with that KTM because an hour on it (without off-road) is not enough really. I could see the potential with the bike but that ride just didn't do it for me.
The Crumble Hi mate yes you need to get what your happy with , why don’t you hang on till the 790 adventure or T7 yam comes out and try them , but think the yam is taking far too long Stevie
on bike number 92 now and best by far was Multi 1200 enduro but 5 hours to change air filter wasnt funny, 1190 Adv now, easy to service and a fantastic all rounder, there isnt KTM austrian word for boring lol.
So you rode the KTM once and had the AT for 18 months? Sounds like a constructed bash KTM video for the most part. AT is a good bike, but I think of it as a poor man’s KTM.
Its cool that you didn't make seeing the copper the title of the video in all caps to milk views, good stuff crumble I believe you about the vibes, I've got a 990 superduke recently which must be a similar engine and its ridiculously vibey, fun though
i rode one of those a couple of years back and nearly bought one when i bought my Speed Triple. Great fun bike and looks cool-much nicer looking than the current Superduke in my opinion.
England is the worst place to test any adventure bike. There’s nothing but pavement and tiny little gravel lanes between fields for a few 100 meters at a time that any car can make it down. it’s no surprise that the less like a Honda GoldWing any bike is, the less ppl there like them.
You could go up a tooth or two on the rear sprocket for more acceleration , or go the other way for more top end? But I don't think you could compare Honda reliability to ktm and there service intervals, and I think the Africa twin looks better imop. It just looks like it wants to go for an adventure, if you take the orange frame away the ktm just looks bland, and the fact the Honda will still be running long after the ktm as been sold for parts .
I don't think the AF has any more top end. Tops out 125-130mph i don't think gearing will get you any more than that with the size/ aerodynamics of it.
Chris Hart : tbh the amount of time you would be using a130 top end on this type of bike I would be willing too go with a larger rear sprocket for faster bottom end that you would definitely make more use of commuting and off-road imo
@@metaldog7128 the bike has no high rpm available because it's such a big twin. So it runs very tall gearing. Honda seem to be keen on this the crf250 gearing is more suited to 80mph very tall for the type of bike it is.
Chris Hart : stock gearing 16t front and 42t rear , and a lot of people have dropped a tooth on the front to 15t which is the equivalent to 2 up on the back, but most standard gearing is for good average across the range for most people, but you can change it too suit your needs.
I need new C&S and am thinking of dropping a tooth on the front sprocket. I do like the smooth nature of it off road though - too jerky can be hard work when you're coming down a muddy hill.
It is the performance that stops me going for the AT. I've had a couple of the NC's and they perform like 125's, rode with a guy with an AT and until around 70mph, my DR350 was pacing it - and more exciting while doing it. They need to raise the rev limiter / red line, it's a bloody joke, it's more like a car than a bike. I love the looks of the AT, and really want to love the bike, but too much weight and lack of excitement stop me loving it.. And the 270 degree parallel twin to try and emulate a v twin...
I currently have a KTM 520, a DR 350 and a BMW K1200, but being 1 person I can't ride them all. I want to get rid of the Beemer and the KTM and get a 'middle weight' Adventure bike, but IT WILL be off-roaded. I have no idea what I want though, was thinking the older KTM 950 / 990 Adventures, but you're making me think again...
i didnt really like the 1090 either on road, it does come into its own offroad when you put it into offroad mode. That said the 1290 is miles better in my eyes. As good offroad and miles ahead on the road vs the 1090r
Good and subjective review. And I own a KTM 690 RFR and a 1290 SAR. It all boils down to personal prefs and taste. If the AT works best for you, that's teh exact bike you shall own. Your review was a refreshing one ;-)
I love the 1090! African twin does nothing for me and I hardly feel any vibes on the 1090. Interesting. The AT feels just like a Vstrom to me. 1090 solid performance. But interesting your opinion thanks for sharing.
