Description

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

images note

Australian spec models have offroad tyres per details below.
Images supplied by KTM as shown here are euro spec tyres.

NEW YEAR, NEW BIKE SALE EVENT.

• This model has been earmarked for a sensational price.
• Showroom stock only.
• Contact us for availability.
• Offer ends when selected stock is sold out.
• View our Purchase Disclaimer page for full terms & conditions.

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2023

• Enchanced turn-by-turn navigation guideance
• New graphics and white colour livery

TECHNOLOGY

• Intuitive 7" TFT colour display, can be tilted, scratch/glare resistant
• 'Human machine' display interaction and menu control
• Clear, colourful infographics, four rider defined favourites
• Efficient KTM MYRIDE app connectivity
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Optional software packages
• 6-axis lean angle sensor, the vital link for ride-by-wire and input to ABS systems
• Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC)
• KTM RACE ON keyless transponder with ARA mode for extra security
• LED headight with Daytime Running Light with wide beam, amazing daylight performance
• Integrated cornering light function
• Tail light design incorporating the optional adaptive braking light
• Cruise control
• Automoatic Turn Signal Cancellation
• 4 riding modes as standard
• Street mode: default with full power, medium traction control, standard throttle, mild engine braking
• Rain mode: maximum traction, gentle throttle, 100 hp power limit
• Sport mode: full power, direct throttle, soft traction with wheelspin allowance, maximum acceleration
• Offroad mode: allows for wheelspin, allows for rear wheel slip, limited 100 hp power
• Optional RALLY mode: 9 different wheelspin settings, set throttle response, wheelie control off
• Optional TECH pack: Rally Pack (per above), Motor Slip Regulation, Hill Holder, Quickshifter+, Adaptive Brake Light

DRIVETRAIN

• Fuel tank with three cells, closer to the centre of the bike
• Stainless steel exhaust silencer with lower noise level
• Twin ignition with coils and centralised spark plug meaning better combustion
• Two radiators for fantastic cooling
• PANKL gearbox short shifting action and faster shifting times
• Light gearbox drum made of aluminium instead of steel
• Bronze shift fork coating
• Exhaust meets EURO 5 requirements
• 118 kW (160 hp) @ 9,000 rpm
• 138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
• 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
• 1,301 cc displacement
• Bore / stroke 108 / 71 mm
• Compression 13.1:1
• Electric starter / 12V 11.2Ah
• 4 valves per cylinder / DOHC
• Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
• Motorex, SAE 10W-50 engine oil
• Liquid cooling
• Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition
• Keihin EFI (throttle body Ø 52 mm)
• 6 gears
• Primary Drive 40:76
• Final Drive 17:42
• PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
• 525 X-ring chain

BODY

• Ram air intakes maximise the air box re-positioning
• Quick-access airbox where storage box used to be
• Bodywork with best use of thicknesses and strength
• Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated
• Aluminium, powder coated subframe
• Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28 / 22 mm
• Black anodized handlebars with two positions
• Adjustable brake and clutch levers
• Adjustable gearshift and rear brake levers
• Windscreen adjustable by hand wheels, either side

SUSPENSION, WHEELS, BRAKES

• WP XPLOR forks tested across California and terrains in Europe
• Adventure-spec tyres, Bridgestone AX41, ideal for offroad and tarmac use
• ALPINA aluminium spoked wheels, can run tubeless
• WP XPLOR Upside-Down Ø 48 mm, split front damping, compression high/low, rebound, preload
• WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS, gas/oil separated, external gas reservoir
• Rear rebound and hydraulic pre-load is hand adjustable
• WP steering dampener on the triple-clamp
• Front 2 × Brembo 4-piston, radially mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
• Rear Brembo 2-piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 267 mm
• Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and OFFROAD mode)
• Forged aluminium rims with spokes 2,5 × 21" ; 4,25 × 18"
• Tyres 90/90 × 21; 150/70 × 18

MEASUREMENTS

• 23 litre fuel capacity
• 15,000km service intervals
• 1,577 ± 15 mm wheelbase
• Travel 220 mm front / 220 mm rear
• 64.7° steering head angle
• 112.8 mm trail
• 242 mm ground clearance
• Approx. 221 kg dry weight