The KTM Adventure series is going to add their adventure series in the Indian line up with the 1050 Adventure touring motorbike. The Milan Motorshow has unveiled this Austrian motorbike which is the entry level contender in the company’s category. Few months back, the RC series has been inaugurated in India which was housing Duke Series engines. KTM had flashed the waves of a future adventure bike and here what we are discussing is the same wave with the cloths of elder siblings.
The strict laws of Europe have instructed this bike to restrict the power limits under the range. The bike is designed to house the eligibility norms for the A2 license riders. This bike is an exclusive product to abbey this rule which doesn’t allow the firm to detune the engine lower than 48HP, if the actual is around its double.
A good number of innovative tasks have been implemented in this bike including sport, Rain and Street riding modes, slipper clutch, ride-by-wire throttle and Anti lock Braking System. One can assume this bike to be a fully adjustable vehicle as the foot pegs, handlebars and windscreen can be rolled to and fro for the comfort posture. The 19 inch rim at the front and 17 inch at the rear are bonded with Brembo disc brakes. The 43mm front upside down suspension and adjustable monoshock at the rear are the commanding personnel for the effortless riding. The gross weight of 212Kg and fuel tank capacity of 23 liters are the perfect balancing agents for long tours and adventures.
The engine concerning equipments include 1050cc engine arranged in V-twin format, which produces 96PS of power. The demand over the price from the company’s end lies around Rs. 10 Lacs, which could get higher when transported to other nations. KTM will bring this bike through the CKD route; hence, the decision over the cost would be linear for enthusiasts.