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Jan 01, 2021
3 minutes
WORDS & PHOTOS // MITCH LEES
Some people might argue that a 790 will go deeper into the jungle but I’ll take the 1290’s lounge chair comfort
Many people would think that having 160hp at your disposal and lugging 240kg is a recipe for disaster in the dirt. Add to that a steel trellis frame, dashboard, pillion ’pegs, ABS, traction control and a low front mudguard and most old-skool dirtbike riders would think you’re mad to take it anywhere near the bush. But they would be wrong.
KTM’s 1290 Super Adventure R is more than just a bitumen beater. It’s capable
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