So my 1090 has been giving me trouble. Nothing that’s a big deal and I expect to have it sorted soon but for the first time in 5 years of ownership my bike doesn’t run at the beginning of peak riding season and now I’ve got a wandering eye.
I’ve dismissed the 790/890/901 due to the top end problems but it seems KTM’s goodwill program has made that less of an issue and these bikes seem like a good fit for the riding I do.
I’d like a chance to sample a couple of these bikes to help determine if I should be looking to swap. I’m mostly interested in current-generation (‘23 and later?) bikes.
Anybody want to go for a ride and let me try theirs out? Until the 1090 is sorted I’ve got my trusty KTM 530 XC-W to offer as a ride swap. It’s a fun, well sorted dirt monster.
I’ve been riding close to 40 years. I’ll pay for any damage I cause. I’ll also buy you a coffee/beer.
Having ridden both fairly extensively, I can say they are very different bikes, even though they share a lot of DNA. Holler if you want to talk about the differences at some point.
Also if you’re considering brand new, KTM is now doing a 4 year warranty for street legal bikes. And Strictly Powersports in Pueblo is doing “engine for life” on all street legal bikes at no extra charge. Absolutely insane.
I’ve got some idea of the differences between the 890 and 901. I’m much more likely to go 890 but wouldn’t mind trying both.
Much more likely to buy used than new but I always say that and have ended up with a handful of new bikes over the years so we’ll see.
@MelanieK I appreciate you offering up @Kurdz2408 bike for him, as I’m sure he does.
It will take a lot to get me off of my 1090. I’m frustrated by it right now but that will likely go away once it’s throwing roost again. It’s heavy and loud but it’s also comfortable, capable and goes like stink.
That sounds great. I’ve had a few instances over the years of manufacturers not honoring warranties and/or recalls that has left me skeptical but that’s still intriguing.
I’m still skeptical too. When I bought the 690 they mentioned it and it just doesn’t even make sense to me because if the engine goes, doesn’t that mean the “life” is over? But they said as long as I own it, the engine is covered.
Lol. Yeah you can definitely ride mine. I love the bike and can’t recommend it enough. But I’ve never ridden a 1090 or bigger bike. Mine has a lot of modifications done to it. Both performance and ergos for my size so it won’t exactly feel stock. We are pretty busy next couple weeks but you can always just borrow it for a couple days if we can’t line up our schedules for a ride together.
My left leg looks similar, and nope, no taller either. I’m also convinced that they are astronomically marking up hardware from Ace when I see x-rays like this!
