Max Hazan's KTM 1190 Adventure R Goes Supermoto

Adventure bikes and supermotos sit at opposite ends of the motorcycle world, which is what makes Max Hazan's KTM 1190 Adventure R worth another look. The big-displacement adventure machine is built for long-distance touring and rough tracks. Here it has been pointed at the supermoto style, a discipline that rewards light weight, quick steering and hard braking on both tarmac and dirt.

The feature is for readers who missed the build the first time around, so it revisits the project as a whole rather than treating it as a fresh news hook. For anyone who follows custom motorcycle work, it is a clear example of how far a donor bike can be pushed away from its factory purpose.

Builds like this tend to live or die on the details of the conversion, and that is where enthusiasts planning their own projects will likely find the most value.