Bike For Sale 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure

[88millimeter]

I’m sad to see this one go. 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure S (19” front wheel, 17” rear wheel). Has taken me on multiple adventures to Oaxaca Mexico, Colorado BDR, Smoky Mountains, Arkansas, New Mexico BDR and several others.

I bought this bike to replace my Super Tenere, the Tenere was a very capable bike but it was heavy. When i bought the 1190 i was looking for weight savings so most of the mods were for that purpose.

For a long time i was torn between the R and the S, 21” front wheel vs 19” front wheel. Ultimately i decided on the S and i’m glad i did. It has electronically adjustable suspension, more than enough ground clearance, and tire selection for both onroad and offroad riding is more plentiful in a 19” size. I have never been riding offroad on an adventure bike and thought “i wish i had a bigger front wheel” but i have been riding an adventure bike onroad and thought “i wish i had a smaller front wheel”.

I am the 2nd owner, when i bought this bike it was 1 yr old and had about 2000 miles on it, odometer currently shows 26,200 miles. All maintenance is up to date and completed per the maintenance schedule mostly by me. The only issue i’ve ever had was a leaky radiator which ktm fixed because it was a known factory defect.

Mods include:
-Rottweiler air filter system with SAS and carbon canister delete
-Rekluse auto clutch, you probably dont think you need this but when you’re tractoring up Hurricane pass in CO you’ll be glad you do
-Rumbux full set of crashbars and skidplate. In one word “Bombproof”
-Offroad dongle, allows use to use low octane mode and retain abs settings when switching off ignition
-KTM touring comfort seats, all day comfortable
-KTM tail rack
-MRA vario windscreen, small winglet piece missing on left side
-Superduke exhaust, about 20 lbs lighter than stock with the perfect sound and if you damage it you can get another one on eBay for about $90
-Touratech raised fender mod, raises the front tire fender about an inch to avoid getting packed with mud
-Engine heat mitigated by installing all of the heat deflectors and covers from the newer KTM bikes, heat is no longer an issue on this bike
-Euro turn signals
-GPS mount bracket over dash
-Touratech pannier rack
-Touratech radiator guard
-R&G front headlight guard

I’m sure im forgetting something, i have all the stock parts as well.

Asking $8,100 OBO. Located in Vidor, TX

 

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[KTMAndrew]

@speedfreak669

 

[88millimeter]

Interesting story about this bike, the first owner was actually the COO of Revzilla at the time. He helped me coordinate shipping to TX.

 

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[SimonL]

Nice looking bike I have on similar set up

 

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[Boulder Ed]

Interesting story about this bike, the first owner was actually the COO of Revzilla at the time. He helped me coordinate shipping to TX.

That probably means you paid too much for it and it wasn't actually available when he said it was, and did not arrive on time

 

[SimonL]

I think it's a cool fact about where it came from, The 1190S is an amazing bike, KTM made them for only 3 years because the price was about the same to build the 1290S and it is a different bike. I wouldn't be surprised if it will turn into collector items especially since the S model is equipped with electronic suspension. With the Rottweiler mods the bike run so much better also, just too much HP for what the rear wheel can take .

 

[88millimeter]

My fondest memories of this bike will be the sounds coming from the exhaust while ripping up mountain passes in CO. Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

 

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[88millimeter]

Updated price, really surprised this hasnt sold yet.

 

[SimonL]

Crazy cheap, solid ADV only made them a couple of years, don't overthink about it, I have my 501 for sale or trade and the market is all over, maybe after people get the return with taxes they in a place to buy.

 

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[SimonL]

Keep it.. I did and sold my 501fe but need to sell other bike,

 

[88millimeter]

Keep it.. I did and sold my 501fe but need to sell other bike,

I’m getting pretty close to that but i hardly use the bike and i hate for such a nice machine to just sit there when someone else could be using it.

 

[madmaxd]

I think 1190 prices will eventually go up in the future. Look at it as an investment, and it's safer than the Dow Jones!!!
Besides, as fast, and better looking than a 1290!
Of course, that's only my opinion...

 

[gixxerjasen]

Sounds to me like you need excuses to go riding instead of selling it. I also need excuses, too bad you aren't closer.

 

[88millimeter]

Sounds to me like you need excuses to go riding instead of selling it. I also need excuses, too bad you aren't closer.

Fo sho, was about to do the Smokey Mountain 500 on this bike next week but my wife had a family emergency and traveled out of the country so i’m a single dad of 2 for the next two weeks, not complaining though i love spending time with my 2 boys. Honestly thats the biggest reason i stopped riding the 1190, i get too homesick on multi day rides so most of my trips lately have been short dirt bike trips.

 

[gixxerjasen]

I hear ya on that. Always plan these big trips then miss the family once it's going. Soon as it cools down, we'll need to get the TWT 1190 guys together for an Arkansas weekend or something. Ya'll can help pick mine up.

 

[88millimeter]

However, if i keep the bike another 2 years my oldest boy might be ready to ride pillion,

 

[88millimeter]

I hear ya on that. Always plan these big trips then miss the family once it's going. Soon as it cools down, we'll need to get the TWT 1190 guys together for an Arkansas weekend or something. Ya'll can help pick mine up.

I went from picking up a super tenere to picking up an 1190, feels light as a feather in comparison.