Issues I've found on the standard 1190 after 30K km are: 1. Fuel level software froze and needed an update. Others have had sticky floats. 2. I found the radiator fan plastic housing badly cracked when taking the bike apart during its winter service. Easily fixed with epoxy and a layer of glass. 3. Engine performance, reliability, maintenance costs, etc. rated by riders. 2018 KTM 1090 Adventure R rated as 78.2 out of 100.0 based on 4 ratings. Below is the riders' rating of the 2018 KTM 1090 Adventure R motorcycle. Buying a bike begins at Bikez! Compare the strengths and weaknesses of this bike with others before you decide on your future 788 Alright, the moment you have all been waiting for, MY review of the 1290 Super Adventure R VS the KTM 1090 ADV R. I actually feel like a fool for having never really looked into the 1290. When I first saw them with that headlight and 1290 in the name, I just assumed it would be ugly and heavy. I was partially wrong. The 950 adventure and the 990 adventure wanted somehow to be the “replicas” of the dakar models, leaving the customers with some impressive experiences in terms of maneuverability and torque, but quite some challenges in regards to fuel consumptions and reliability. In this sense KTM got its bad reputation of not being “the best” bike 2016 1190R filter and pump failed at less than 3000 miles. Left stranded in Colorado. KTM would do nothing to assist. Had to rent truck to bring back home. KTM 890 Adventure R – More off-road biased with longer travel, chunkier suspension. Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5. No problems at all in 7000 miles. Value vs rivals 5 out of 5. It seems, by the You tube videos anyway, the 1190R may be the best of them. Of course this is purely based on the reviews of those who love them. For comparison some say the 7.3 Powerstroke engine was the absolute best motor to ever come from Ford. I have a 1997 7.3; engine is damn near bulletproof. Increases reliability; Allows sidestand removal/relocation; Eliminates possibility of being stranded from switch failure or damage; Fits: 1190 Adventure & R, 990 Adventure & R or S, 690 Enduro, 690 Supermoto, 690 Duke, 690 SMC, ’16 HQV 701. NOTE: Does not fit ’17 HQV 701, `19 KTM 690 Enduro/SMC or ’17 KTM 1090. Availability: Out of stock The KTM 390 Adventure, KTM 1090 Adventure review; Reliability & build quality 2 out of 5. Gear change/clutch issues. Clutch replaced under warranty. Then clutch cover replaced under warranty. Read about the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R, the Dakar-inspired off-roader developed alongside the KTM 450 Rally here. MCN. Reviews For sale News Insurance. Reliability & build quality 3 out of 5. P0kJAE.