While the BMW impresses with its finesse, the 1,195cc KTM is a 129-hp V-twin wildcat that wheelies in the first three or four gears, burns the quarter-mile in 10.62 seconds at 130 mph, hits a top Read our expert, in-depth KTM 890 Adventure R review on MCN - KTM ups the capacity and tech on their hardcore middleweight adventurer. Top speed: 130 mph: 1/4 mile acceleration-Tank range: 275 KTM 1090 Adventure / R with Barkbusters or SW-MOTECH KOBRA handguards This item replaces the right-side bar end weight (part number “BB.B56” or “BEW”) included with some Barkbusters full wrap hand guards. And I ride it often, and use ethanol/gas additive, occasionally the bike sputteres when first starting up, but it's been going strong for 15k now. I chose the 1090 over the 1290 to save money and to reduce the amount of electronics. they are both bulletproof. #3. Lewilewi and BamaDirt like this. 2019 KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R. Engine Type: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° Displacement: 1050 cm³ Bore and Stroke: 103 mm x 63 mm Cooling: Liquid Fuel System: Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition Transmission: 6-speed Final Drive: TomStockholm Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2018. #1 · May 14, 2018. Hi guys, Thanks for accepting me on the forum - I bought my KTM 1090 Adventure R in August 2017 and put around 14,000 km on it so far. I was wondering if any of you removed the electronic speed limiter (207 kmh) and how it's working out for you? 2017 KTM 1090 Adventure R. 2017 KTM 1090 Adventure R The liquid-cooled, 1,050cc V-twin, which has chain final drive and a 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch, is carried in a chrome ALLROUND. 0. $162.13 - $279.43. CONTINENTAL TIRES® CONTITRAILATTACK 3. 0. $174.37 - $415.09. Clear All. MOTORCYCLEiD is your trusted source for all your KTM 1090 Adventure Tires needs. We expand our inventory daily to give you the latest and greatest in Motorcycle products. qGg5.