KTM pulls the covers off extensive new range at EICMA

KTM has pulled the covers off an extensive new range of motorcycles at EICMA in Milan to join its already impressive collection for 2019, the presentation being headlined by the highly-anticipated KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R.

The KTM 790 Adventure is for travel enduro fans of every ambition and ability, ready to discover new roads whichever way it’s pointed at – no matter surface. The KTM 790 Adventure R is a lightweight, agile and technically advanced machine for adventurers that endeavour to challenge themselves while challenging tricky terrain.

Both powered by the 799cc LC8c parallel twin – first seen in the KTM 790 Duke – the engine has been tuned to deliver its torque lower down the rev range to fit the specific requirements of adventure riding. The result is smooth acceleration, plentiful performance and a 450 km range from a 20-litre tank.

Each of these rugged bikes have been developed by some of the best adventure riders in the world and in conjunction with the Red Bull KTM Rally Factory Racing Team to provide a confidence-inspiring chassis with a low centre of gravity and riding ergonomics to suit riders of all sizes and spirit.

A full suite of rider assistance systems, easily navigated and activated with a bar-mounted menu switch, aligned to a full colour, TFT display, allow the adventurous to get the most from these machines in all situations. Both versions are anticipated to land in June 2019.

Elsewhere in the KTM Travel Enduro range, the incredible KTM 1090 Adventure R, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and KTM 1290 Super Adventure R receive new colours and graphics to keep these exciting machines looking as sharp and bold as they perform.

Rebooting supermoto for the road, the KTM 690 SMC R returns in 2019 and takes the KTM Ready To Race approach to its purest incarnation on the street – lightweight, agile, addictive single-cylinder punch, premium chassis components and now backed up by leading performance-enhancing electronics.

Powering the KTM 690 SMC R is the latest generation LC4 engine – the world’s most powerful production single-cylinder engine dishes up a devastating 74hp and 73.5Nm of torque. Getting the most from this performance in all situations is a suite of rider assistance systems.

Two ride modes – Street and Sport – cornering ABS, lean angle-sensitive motorcycle traction control (MTC), motor slip regulation (MSR) and Quickshifter+ are new to the game, with the familiar Supermoto ABS mode aiding rear slides with front-end confidence.

All this is packaged in an updated chassis and new subframe, supported by the latest generation fully-adjustable WP APEX suspension and wrapped up in slimmer, sharper bodywork. Better still, the fun goes further with a 1.5-litre larger fuel tank. Expect this model to hit dealerships in March 2019.

The new KTM 690 Enduro R is even more perfectly positioned to connect the tarmac and trails, also benefitting from the same engine, electronics and chassis improvements made to its sliding Supermoto sibling, but in a platform completely focused on off-road.

Evolution means retaining everything that was good about the previous model and building on that. Under the new seat and fresh bodywork –sharpened for both style as well as better movement on the bike – is an all-new chassis with WP XPLOR suspension derived from KTM’s world-beating EXC models.

Designed to be confidence-inspiring with ease of handling, it is ready to tackle everything from easy trails to extreme off-road obstacles as well as being a competent every day street bike. Endless enduro without the need to ever trailer to the trails. KTM are anticipating the model will be available in April 2019.

As unveiled last month in Cologne, also joining the 2019 range is a sharper, stronger and more refined version of the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT. The most radical long-distance Sports Tourer on the market takes the best from ‘The Beast’ – phenomenal engine performance, street handling and race track capabilities of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R are brought into a machine that is as happy munching massive miles in comfort as it is carving up challenging corners.

Major updates to this premium machine can be found in the engine, suspension, electronics and bodywork with a focus on improving comfort and performance – be it while two-up touring, continent cruising or track attacking. Availability is pencilled in for February 2019. For more information, visit www.ktm.com/au.