[Turtleman]

While I am starting to do a lot of off road, I am never one who will be rock jumping with a 790 Adventure R. Having said that, I have been running into hard ridges going over hills. I am thinking of adding some additional protection for the engine and gas tank. Touratech has a skid plate insert and a set of crash bars which seem reasonably light. Is anyone else looking to add protection? Is it necessary?

 

[Hornblower]

While I am starting to do a lot of off road, I am never one who will be rock jumping with a 790 Adventure R. Having said that, I have been running into hard ridges going over hills. I am thinking of adding some additional protection for the engine and gas tank. Touratech has a skid plate insert and a set of crash bars which seem reasonably light. Is anyone else looking to add protection? Is it necessary?

This looks pretty interesting:
https://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-skid-plate-engine-guard-for-ktm-790-adventure-r-19

 

[Upjettr]

 

[Upjettr]

I installed some of the Motech engine guards. Simple-ish to install. Look great. Obviously, this is on my 790S, but same-same.

 

[darkstar1269]

These guys make an extremely solid and reliable product. I have used their stuff on other bikes with great success.

 

[Turtleman]

These are all good options. Thank you everyone for your input. Funny enough, I am still on the fence. The KTM parts person continues to say the gas tank is heavy and bullet proof.

The caveat is the 790 Adventurer who was doing a wheely down the interstate at speed and dropped the bike. It skidded through the tank and the bike burned up. I not sure how but the rider apparently walked away.

 

[marlopez]

I'm thinking of adding the touratech skid plate reinforcement. Does anyone have experience with it and/or know the weight of it?


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[Turtleman]

Marlopez, I don't have the answer, but the Touratech unit looks like a reasonable compromise for light weight engine protection.

I looked at the SW Motech bashplate tankguard which Hornblower mentioned above and it weighs 17#.

 

[Hornblower]

I'm still waiting for the one Black Dog Cycle Works is developing. That may be the one I wind up with but we'll see. Usually, the BDCW products are very good.

 

[marlopez]

I spoke with Touratech today and they said their plate is 4lbs. I'm going to order it. I'll keep you all posted


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[Nino]

While I am starting to do a lot of off road, I am never one who will be rock jumping with a 790 Adventure R. Having said that, I have been running into hard ridges going over hills. I am thinking of adding some additional protection for the engine and gas tank. Touratech has a skid plate insert and a set of crash bars which seem reasonably light. Is anyone else looking to add protection? Is it necessary?

Using the SW Motech ,they are good looking and efficient.

 

[Hornblower]

In my case, adding protection is probably not really necessary but still, adding a good skid plate is like insurance and if you can add something that also looks great, then why not? My choice was the skid plate from Black Dog Cycle Works. It was an easy install and I think it looks great too.

 

[Mightycaptain]

In my case, adding protection is probably not really necessary but still, adding a good skid plate is like insurance and if you can add something that also looks great, then why not? My choice was the skid plate from Black Dog Cycle Works. It was an easy install and I think it looks great too.

Do you happen to know what your skid plate weighed?

 

[Hornblower]

Do you happen to know what your skid plate weighed?

I had no concern about the weight especially since, whatever the weight is, it's super-low and the robustness of it gives me the all-important protection that I need.

 

[Mightycaptain]

I had no concern about the weight especially since, whatever the weight is, it's super-low and the robustness of it gives me the all-important protection that I need.

I get it. I ask because I'm in a weight/price scenario. This skidplate and outback motortrek combo skid/crashbars look like the 2 best skid plate options. With shipping the BDCW is 400. The outback I can get for 460 with shipping. So it comes with crash bars for only 60 more. So then weight is a consideration for me then. If it's 6 or 7kg lighter then it will still probably be my choice. If it's closer on weight. I may take the penalty for just 60 more dollars for the tank protection too.

 

[Burton]

Using the SW Motech ,they are good looking and efficient.

I just saw a skid plate and crash bar combo from Outback Motortek, looks great and offers good protection. 15#
a bit pricey at $483. but parts that get protected are more $$$.