2024
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 697319 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 1290 Super Adventure S |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake discs, floating. ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP SAT- Semi-active suspension, Upside-Down Ø 48 mm |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rake | 24.7° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper, brake disc. ABS. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 267 mm (10.5 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP SAT - Semi-active suspension monoshock |
| Reartyre | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Alloy rims |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 108.0 x 71.0 mm (4.3 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Compression | 13.1:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1301.0 ccm (79.39 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 5/8 x 5/16 X Ring. Primary drive: 40:76. |
| Enginedetails | 75° V arrangement |
| Enginetype | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 5.39 litres/100 km (18.6 km/l or 43.64 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Keihin, 52 mm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 125.0 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) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/Black, Grey/Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Small windscreen. |
| Instruments | 6.5” TFT display |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 869 mm (34.2 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 223 mm (8.8 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.7273 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons) |
| Seatheight | 849 mm (33.4 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.