KTM 1290 Super Adventure

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure is a 1301 cc V-twin adventure touring motorcycle from the Austrian manufacturer KTM. KTM's first production year for this motorcycle was 2015. It was selected as the Cycle World best adventure bike of 2015.[1] The bike is marketed by KTM as a high performance adventure touring machine.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure
KTM 1290 Super Adventure
ManufacturerKTM
Production2015–
PredecessorKTM 1190 Adventure
ClassAdventure touring
Engine1301 cc, 8-valve, 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke108×71 mm
Power160 hp (120 kW) (claimed)
Torque140 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft)
Transmission6-speed, wet clutch, chain drive
Frame typeSteel tube trellis
SuspensionFront: 48 mm WP semi-active fork
Rear: WP semi-active shock
BrakesFront: Dual 320 mm disc; Brembo 4-pot caliper
Rear: Single 267 mm disc; 2-pot caliper
Semi-linked ABS
Weight504 lb (229 kg) (claimed) (dry)
Fuel capacity7.9 US gal (30 l)

Features

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure is a high performance touring machine. The bike is powered by two-cylinder 1301 cc engine producing 160 hp and 140 Nm of torque with 108 Nm at 2500 rpm.[2] The Super Adventure features a motorcycle cruise control which is first from KTM. KTM offers multiple optional safety features including MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control),[2] MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control),[2] MSR (Motor Slip Regulation),[2] and ABS brakes.[2] KTM also installed LED cornering lights for improved cornering visibility in low light situations.[2]

2017 Models

In 2017 KTM launches the 1290 SuperAdventure S and 1290 SuperAdventure R variants, and renames the 1290 SuperAdventure T model to the model launched in 2015 (with some new features). The new S and R models feature a complete redesign of the headlight, a new dashboard with a 6" color TFT display, and a 6 US gal (23 l) fuel tank. The R model is the most off-road oriented model with features like 21-inch front and 18-inch wheels, a much smaller windshield, and manually adjusted damping. While the S model has 19-inch wheels front and 17-inch rear like model T, but in this case with alloy wheels, semi-active suspension, and as new key by proximity, KTM My Ride an Optional hands-free audio playback kit and a hermetic compartment for the smartphone.

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References
  1. "Best adventure bike: KTM 1290 Super Adventure", Cycle World, July 30, 2015, retrieved 2015-11-18
  2. "KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 2015". KTM Adventure 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-06.

See also


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