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Originally Posted by mollydog
It's unbelievable they quite making it!  Question: Will KTM ever make a lighter, tour capable twin again? |
I guess the SE, like the HP2 just wasn't selling. I The market was too small. I guess if you want an endure bike you buy something smaller. If you want a touring bike you bought a 1200 GS or 990 adv which doesn't need extensive modification. The SE and HP2 were just a small niche of dedicated followers. Im sure the decision to stop them was financial.
KTM is now moving in the direction of BMW with the 1190. Even the 990 is heavy on fuel. I get about 6 l/100 km. after 220-240 km the light comes on and I need 15 l. Once the light is on, you have less than 50 km to find fuel if you ride slow. The standard adv is lighter on fuel than the R mapped version like mine. The 950 SE is worse.
Wait and see if they out with the KTM 790 adv. That maybe a more tour capable bike than the 690. But who knows yet.
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