Motorcycle Explorer Nov 2015 Issue 8 | Page 166

Conclusion I’m left in no doubt that this bike is the best that I have been on in the touring class. Just about everything (other than LED lights and there is no getting away from them with modern bikes) has been thought through to provide you with comfort, power, safety and performance graded with a host of options on how those characters are delivered to suit the individual rider. The KTM 1290 is not a cheap bike at £15,999 MSRP but if you keep in mind that a BMW 1200GSA with the same additions as the KTM 1290 would actually cost you more but without the performance – you’re getting a LOT of bike for your money. CLICK THE PICTURE TO FIND A DEALER IN THE UK