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Originally Posted by Castlehe
I'm planning a trip from Switzerland to Mongolia either with my current KTM 1290 SA or buying a KTM 790 R
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Hello
If you already owned both bikes I'd say take the 790.
But if you had to buy it extra for this trip, up to you.
Just ask yourself what your level of offroad riding is.
If you do the classics in the french/italien alps, ( col de sommeiller, assietta, LGKS, etc. ) with the 1290, fully loaded with the setup for mongolia, without problems just big smile, take the 1290.
If not, go with a lighter bike.
The roads are getting better every year, but bad weather and roadconstruction detours are always there.
Lots of youtube videos to see the roadconditions of your prefered route.
For tires and transport back, search a bit on the hubb, you'll find a lot.
have fun planning and travelling
sushi