BDCW - ULTIMATE Skid Plate V3 w/Side Stand Relo (KTM 1290 SA-R/S)

 WHY EXPERTS LOVE THEM (and everyone else needs them)

BDCW ULTIMATE Skid Plates continue to be the top choice for expert riders, proving its worth in the most rigorous conditions and terrain worldwide. Think you don’t need this much protection? Think again. It’s while learning to master big bike skills, both on pavement and off-road, that carnage happens. Rocks get kicked up, bikes get dropped and hung up, curbs get in the way, and scrapes and spills are just part of the adventure. And the ULTIMATE Skid Plate is designed to take all of the abuse—and more.

   FITMENT  

This skid plate fits the following models:

• KTM 1290 Super Adventure R (2017-2021)
• KTM 1290 Super Adventure S (2017-2021)
• NOTE: Does not fit the 2022 (2021 European) model

NOTE: Because our design relocates the side stand OFF the engine, the Side Stand switch must be disabled. We include the necessary parts to accomplish this—no additional parts required.  

  COMPATIBILITY  

• ENGINE GUARDS—The installation of our skid plate requires stock KTM crash bars (all models) or the SWMotech Crash Bars (SKU: SBL.04.873.10000). Does not work with other aftermarket crash bars.
• HEADER PIPES—Not compatible with Remus header pipes. According to the manufacturer, our skid plate IS compatible with the Doberman headers.

  DESIGN NOTES  

Here at Black Dog Cycle Works we try not to “rest on our laurels”, so when KTM released the new 1090R and 1290R with increased off-road capabilities, we decided to take another hard look at our skid plate for the 1090/1190/1290 models to determine if we could make improvements. And we did, with the ULTIMATE Skid Plate 3.0 with integrated Side Stand Relocation! While maintaining maximum protection of critical components we were able to refine the design creating a sleek lower profile with increased ground clearance, improved airflow and reduced weight. 

The number one priority from the beginning with our skid plate design for these bikes was to relocate the vulnerable side stand OFF the ENGINE CASE! Given our first hand experience with the 950/990 side stand design, we were baffled when the new KTM design for the side stand on the 1190/1290 is actually MORE susceptible to damage to the engine than the previous 950/990 models. Our comprehensive skid plate design is actually two products in one—a rugged skid plate PLUS a patented side stand relocation kit.

Others may tell you that removing the side stand off the engine is “not necessary” because their skid plate “provides coverage”—if you are willing to gamble an $8,000 repair bill and getting stranded in the backcountry, that decision is entirely up to you. 

 Click here for a comprehensive explanation of the side stand issue on these bikes.

  NUTS, BOLTS & BENEFITS  

Comprehensive Engine Coverage

Larger dimensions and stouter construction means your $8,000+ engine has max protection. Plus, it fully protects the clutch, ignition cover, header pipes and catalytic converter—most other brands don’t. Many riders don’t realize a replacement header pipe alone costs $1800 (+ labor).

Integrated Side Stand Relocator
We have removed the kick stand from the engine case, eliminating the risk of a broken engine case from an impact to the side stand! PATENT# US D729128.

Optimized Ground Clearance and Coverage
Sleek, low profile design optimizes the balance between maintaining crush zones, providing excellent ground clearance and reducing the overall profile to minimize impacts 

Rear Mounts have 3 Connections Points per side
We have created three mounting points on the frame at the center stand mount, greatly increasing the strength of the rear attachment points while keeping the mounts OFF the engine case. 

More Heft = More Protection—3/16-inch (4.76mm) of 5052 Aluminum 
You get what you pay for. And we found the optimal material to protect, perform, and last. In fact, it could outlive your bike. The grade of aluminum we selected is designed to ABSORB impacts, not transfer the force to the mounting points on the bike. 

Frame Mounted
Attaches to the frame—NOT the engine. Saves your engine case from potential damage.  

Smooth Bottom for Clearing Obstacles
No holes to snag on rocks or branches.  This plate glides on its own˜right up over most obstacles without bolts, rubber sliders or rivets to catch or break. 

Rubber "Shok Blok"
Helps to absorb and disburse force from those huge impacts

Accommodates stock Center Stand
Eliminates the need for an extra center stand bash plate.

Quick Change Artist—ONE Minute to Remove
Remove just 4 bolts for an oil change / maintenance!

Powder AND Clear Coated
Looks great and takes the punishment that anodized finishes can’t.

Looks Badass on Every Bike
Not that it matters when it’s covered in mud.

Cheap Insurance
Considering the costs of expensive repairs or “extractions” from the backcountry, it’s a bargain!

Made in the U.S.
No bones about it, we manufacture all of our Black Dog products right here in the U.S. It is extremely important to us. We have world class manufacturers in our own back yard and we intend to use them.

Tested and Trusted Worldwide
All of our own products are rigorously tested on our personal bikes BEFORE they’re released. Our innovative and rugged designs are used throughout the world—a fact that we’re very proud of. We make no pretense that we’re the cheapest, but, you can be sure that BDCW products are the best made, and that we stand behind them.

  WHAT RIDERS ARE "BARKING" ABOUT  

Check out what satisfied BDCW customers and industry editors and experts are saying.

From ADVPulse: Trail Tough KTM 1290 Super Adventure Build (we have similar versions of our popular parts for both the 1190 & 1290)