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KTM does nothing like everyone else. To launch a model on the market, he first baptized it in competition. If it works, we move on to large-scale production. The 950 Adventure has validated its potential on the tracks of the Dakar and other sand challenges. At the time, the KTM impresses: high, imposing, cut with a billhook, the Austrian impresses. The mechanics are poles apart from design – the almost 1-liter twin is particularly compact, trapped in a chrome-molybdenum trellis frame. Getting on board is as easy as getting on a camel; everything changes once up there: the machine is narrow, and the low center of gravity gives you confidence. Making U-turns with the machine is also a part of sport. Fortunately, the adventurer becomes a ballerina once on the way. The engine is impatient and likes to be teased, not missing an opportunity to leap into the red zone. The chassis follows with neutrality and ease. The balance is impeccable; all you have to do is fix your gaze on the trajectory for the bike to settle down effortlessly. Agile and stable, you quickly forget its size – it must be said that it is not particularly heavy, and the masses are very well distributed. Playing is not a problem: the engine expresses itself happily, the clutch and the gearbox only stand out for their smoothness and efficiency. Suspensions are not to be outdone. Their large deflections allow you to venture out of the pool table but they are firm enough to ensure a smooth course. The comfort loses a bit there – no matter, on all types of road, the Adventure is superb in handling. The braking of the 950 speaks volumes. The double disc immediately comes into action, without brutality, preventing the fork from sinking suddenly into the asphalt. Complete equipment, a polished finish and surprisingly efficient protection (given the size of the screen) are also part of the game. A game that will be played against the BMW R 1150 GS, queen of the segment.
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Performances
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Max speed:
210 km / h -
Consumption
medium: 6.70 l
The technical aspect
KTM 950 Adventure 2003
- Frame
- Frame: steel tube trellis
- Tank: 22 liters
- Seat height: 880 mm
- Length: 2300 mm
- Height: 1,500 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,570 mm
- Dry weight: 198 kg
- Weight in running order: 225 kg
- Train before
- WP inverted telehydraulic fork Ø 48 mm, deb: 230 mm
- 2 discs Ø 300 mm, 4 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
90/90
– 21
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- Secondary chain transmission
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock absorber, deb: 230 mm
- 1 disc Ø 220 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
150/70
– 18
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
in V at 75 °
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Liquid cooling
- 2 carburetors Ø 43 mm
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
-
942 cc
(100 x 60 mm) -
98
ch
at 8000 rpm -
9.70 mkg
at 6,000 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 2.02
kg / hp - Compression: 11.5: 1
- Crit’air:
Detached pieces
exhaust
motor
fluid
electricity
filtration
braking
chain kit
Competitors
Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2003
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2003
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2003
BMW R 1150 GS 2003
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