Comparison: KTM 1090 Adventure R / 1290 Super Adventure S

I’ve ridden adventure bikes around the world for the better part of two decades, and it never gets old. As technology changes, the more I ride the more it seems there is to learn.

What better way to check out a couple KTM spaceships than to ride with current Pike's Peak world record holder Chris Fillmore of KTM Racing. Stay tuned for upcoming story in RoadRunner magazine.

KTM 1090 - 1290 V3H from Jon Beck on Vimeo.

Preview story in Sept/Oct issue of Roadrunner magazine

Chris Fillmore aboard the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S:

Fillmore taking the road less traveled, and then riding further off the beaten path on the KTM 1090 Adventure R:

Actor Justin Chatwin aboard the 1290 S:

I spent a lot of time testing out the 1090 R:

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Had a super fun 2 day adventure on this spaceship with @jonbeckadv. We went from below sea level at 95 degrees to the high sierras below freezing. Love motorcycles. Love earth more. Happy earth day. @sierraclub #deathvalley #sierras 📷: @jonbeckadv

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Ely Woody capturing Jon Beck getting rowdy on the fully loaded KTM 1090R. "This interesting section of trail involved a skidplate dance to get to this step down. Excellent proving grounds for an adventure bike loaded up for the long haul." - @jonbeckadv 📸 @elywoody #advrider #ktm1090r #moskomoto #toughgearhardtravel #dualsportadv

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Great article on photographer / filmer / rider Jon Beck @jonbeckadv on www.advroad.com // 📸Jon captured here by fellow photographer and ripper Ely Woody @elywoody #moskomoto #backcountry35 #adventurebike #motoadventure #adventureriding

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