Visit MCN for expert reviews on KTM ADVENTURE bikes today. Plus KTM ADVENTURE bike specs, owner ratings and much more. Reliability rating. 4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5) KTM 1190 ADVENTURE (2013 The 890 Adventure R utilizes KTM’s updated LC8c 889cc DOHC parallel-twin engine that’s also seen in the impressive 890 Duke R. On the Cycle World dyno, the 890 produced 86.5 hp at 8,300 rpm Spread the love. Reliability & build quality It’s not a great story when you start delving into the reliability of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Two owners report serious enough problems to award it a one-star review. There doesn’t seem to be a prevailing single issue as much as several, concerning both electrical and mechanical parts. On 02/02/2022 I bought a 2015 1190 Adventure R. I would only buy a 2015, 2016 because of the frame and airbox issue (Even though previous did have a Rottweiller intake.) I wanted the R because of the spoke wheels and better off-road capability (I ride off road not that much, honestly.) 1. Location. Peak District. Apr 11, 2015. #1. just started the bike up and the display panel showed "GENERAL FAILURE" on my 2014 1190 Adv (just 1450 miles one the clock). I called the KTM dealer who suggestd that had Seen this before when the battery was running low. To be fair I charged the bike up for an hour and warning disappeared. 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure R rating Engine performance, reliability, maintenance costs, etc. rated by riders 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure R rated as 85.8 out of 100.0 based on 4 ratings. I don’t have one (yet) but everything I’ve read and watched says it’s an amazing machine with great reliability. I only have it’s little toddler brother, the 500 EXC-F, and it’s been an absolute blast so far! The Super Adventure is next for me. Help push us 35 miles down the road at: Tough to beat the OEM Yuasa for reliability. The 1190 has a parasitic draw which tends to shorten the life of batteries if you don't keep them on a tender when storing them. #3. SURFINASPHALT and windblown101 like this. Remove the problem with this simple and inexpensive KTM 1190/1090/990/690/701 Side Stand Bypass/Removal Switch kit. Quick & easy to install. Plug & play. 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 RZKOw.