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up, but you quickly forget about
it when the meat of the power
kicks in somewhere between
4000 and 6000 rpm.
Fueling is crisp and clean,
making for smooth launches and
precise throttle control.
for twins, but not with the 'Strom.
Shifting is also smooth and
It's not really an issue at all. You clutch pull is light but not nearly
feel some vibes as the revs pick as light as that of the soon-to-be
(Above left) The aluminum bags are
simple to use but be prepared they
will get dinged up.
(Above right) The instruments provide
plenty of easy-to-read information.
(Below) Dirt doesn't always mean
the end of the road for the V-Strom.
P55
released KTM 1190 Adventure
I just sampled. But the KTM is,
or should I say will be, a $17,000
(I'm guessing) motorcycle versus
the $9999 V-Strom Adventure.
The six-speed transmission
changes gears nicely; first gear
is quite low for easy slow-speed
riding and top (sixth) gear will
easily pull you into the 90 mph-
