KTM 1290 Super Adventure vs Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1290 Super Adventurestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1290 Super AdventureHarley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide
Model year20161985
Price
Engine1301 cc1337 cc
Horsepower160 hp64 hp
Weight229 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity7.9 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
TiresMH 90-21 / MT 90-16

KTM 1290 Super Adventure vs Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1290 Super Adventure and the Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure brings 160 hp in a 229 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide counters with 64 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: