2024
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 797534 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 1290 Super Adventure R |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP Xplor USD Ø 48 mm |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 267 mm (10.5 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 150/70-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 108.0 x 71.0 mm (4.3 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Driveline | 525 X-Ring chain |
| Enginedetails | 75° V arrangement |
| Fuelconsumption | 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Keihin |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps |
| Torque | 138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.8 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Optional side cases and top box |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | White/orange/black/blue |
| Instruments | TFT instrumentation |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 875 mm (34.4 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 242 mm (9.5 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.7160 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons) |
| Seatheight | 880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.