I returned a month ago from UK to Magadan, including Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Western BAM, and Road of Bones (inc Old Summer Road).
I was on an 1190 R riding in parts with guys on 660 Tenere's, and the BAM with a 690 and on the ROB a 640 joined us also. I know the OP was about a 990...
Would a little less weight be nice? Yes. Would I take the 1190 again? Yes!
Having ridden GSA's for 10 years previously, I can't speak highly enough of the 1190 R. The smaller KTM's all had some issues - sub-frames, rear shock, clutch slave cylinder, carb needle snapping, chains breaking. I had none, apart from a very dented front rim (a known weak spot).
I would recommend a fuel range (via cans, filled when needed) in places of 250 miles, 300 to be safe.
Last edited by IanC; 27 Oct 2015 at 20:23.
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