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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

The KTM Adventure series is one of the highly praised Adventure motorcycle series in India. KTM India has expanded its ADV lineup with two new models, including the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure comes with a 1,301cc engine producing 160 PS of power and 140 Nm of peak torque. This flagship Adventure motorcycle features a plethora of features and electronics to offer a great riding experience.

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Last updated on 15th Nov'24: The 1290 Super Adventure S is a high-performance adventure tourer, with bodywork that makes it look rather large and brawny. This is KTM’s flagship ADV, and it gets an updated V-twin engine with 150bhp and 138Nm of torque, making it a clear rival against the Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW R 1300 GS, and the newly-updated Triumph Tiger 1200.

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1290 Super Adventure S Highlights

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Engine1301 cc

Power158 bhp

Torque138 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Kerb Weight220 kg

Seat Height849 mm

On Target

Flagship adventure tourer built for high-speed touring performance with cutting-edge electronics, while still being capable enough for long-distance comfort.

What We Like

Punchy 1,301cc engine with 190 PS of power, Packed with advanced electronics including ride modes, Comfortable ergonomics and adjustable setup, Agile handling for its size.

What WE DONT LIKE

Weight can feel intimidating at low speeds, Expensive to maintain with limited service reach, More road-biased than hardcore off-roaders.

Engine

Engine Capacity	1301 cc
Engine Type	2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
Configuration	DOHC
Cooling Type	Liquid-cooled

Competitor Comparison

Model	Engine Size	Engine Type
Tiger 1200	1160 cc	Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder
S 1000 R	999 cc	Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine& Four Valves per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts
S 1000 XR	999 cc	in-line 4-cylinder engine
R 18	1802 cc	Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
Pan America 1250	1252 cc	Revolution Max 1250

Power

158 bhp @ 8750 rpm

1290 Super Adventure S's 158 bhp Power is about 4% higher than the segment average of 152.8 bhp.

Power of 1290 Super Adventure S Competitors

Model	Power
Tiger 1200	148 bhp @ 9000 rpm
S 1000 R	R162.26 bhp @ R1R1000 rpm
S 1000 XR	170 bhp
R 18	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Pan America 1250	150.19 bhp @ 8750 rpm
RSV4	213.89 bhp @ 13000 rpm
R 1300 GS	145 bhp @ 7750 rpm
DesertX	108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
1390 Super Duke R	187.43 bhp @10000 rpm

Torque

138 Nm @ 6500 rpm

1290 Super Adventure S's 138 Nm Torque is about 68% lower than the segment average of 424.2 Nm.

Torque of 1290 Super Adventure S Competitors

Model	Torque
Tiger 1200	130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
S 1000 R	R1R14 Nm @ 9250 rpm
S 1000 XR	114Nm @ 9250rpm
R 18	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Pan America 1250	128 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Chief Bobber Dark Horse	3200 rpm
RSV4	125 Nm @ 10500 rpm
R 1300 GS	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
DesertX	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
1390 Super Duke R	145 Nm @8000 rpm

Kerb Weight

220 kg

1290 Super Adventure S's 220 kg Kerb Weight is about 16% lower than the segment average of 260.08 kg.

Kerb Weight of 1290 Super Adventure S Competitors

Model	Kerb Weight (kg)
Tiger 1200	245 kg, 249 kg, 255 kg, 261 kg
S 1000 XR	226 kg
R 18	345 kg, 365 kg
Pan America 1250	258 kg
Chief Bobber Dark Horse	315 kg
RSV4	202 kg
R 1300 GS	237 kg
DesertX	223 kg
1390 Super Duke R	200 kg

Seat Height

849 mm

1290 Super Adventure S's 849 mm Seat Height is about 4% higher than the segment average of 818.23 mm.

Seat Height of 1290 Super Adventure S Competitors

Model	Seat Height (mm)
Tiger 1200	850 mm, 875 mm
S 1000 R	830 mm
S 1000 XR	850 mm
R 18	690 mm, 710 mm
Pan America 1250	850 mm
Chief Bobber Dark Horse	662 mm
RSV4	851 mm
R 1300 GS	850 mm
DesertX	875 mm, 910 mm
1390 Super Duke R	834 mm

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Expert Verdict on 1290 Super Adventure S

4.5

Expert Rating

4.5

Engine

4.5

Ride and Handling

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a powerhouse in the Adventure touring segment, it comes with a powerful engine, a plethora of features, and premium components that offer pure riding bliss. The advanced electronics offer good comfort and stability on different terrains. The premium price of the motorcycle might deter some customers but pure enthusiasts and seasoned riders will appreciate the performance of the 1290 Super Adventure S

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Pros & Cons of 1290 Super Adventure S

What we admire in this bike

Powerful 1,301cc engine with 190 PS of power

A high-tech 7-inch TFT instrument cluster with a plethora of information and tun-by-turn navigation support

A full suite of safety features with Cornering TCS, Switchable ABS, Cornering ABS, TPMS & more

Optional Rally Pack and Tech Pack with more features

Adaptive Cruise Control with 5 stage distance setting

4 Different ride modes Rain, Street, Offroad, and Rally

WP Semi-Active suspension with 3-stage damping mode

Adjustable rider seat and windshield

23-litre fuel tank for long riding

What could have been better

The pricing is exceptionally high

This is more of a road-friendly bike and comes with road-bias tyres

Heavy weight can make it difficult to manage at low speed

The maintenance of premium components will result in high maintenance cost

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Detailed Review

4.5Powerful 1,301cc Engine With 160 Bhp of Power

4.5Premium Mechanical Components

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S ₹22.74 Lakh*	1301 cc	158 bhp	138 Nm @ 6500 rpm	-	220 kg	849 mm
BMW S 1000 XR ₹22.50 Lakh*	999 cc	170 bhp	114Nm @ 9250rpm	20 kmpl	226 kg	850 mm
BMW R 1300 GS ₹21.20 - ₹22.95 Lakh*	-	-	-	21 kmpl	-	-
KTM 1390 Super Duke R ₹22.96 Lakh*	1350 cc	187.43 bhp @10000 rpm	145 Nm @8000 rpm	-	200 kg	834 mm
Triumph Tiger 1200 ₹19.39 - ₹22.69 Lakh*	1160 cc	148 bhp @ 9000 rpm	130 Nm @ 7000 rpm	19.6 kmpl	261 kg	875 mm
Ducati DesertX ₹18.33 - ₹23.71 Lakh*	937 cc	108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm	17.8 kmpl	223 kg	910 mm
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ₹25.10 Lakh*	1252 cc	150.19 bhp @ 8750 rpm	128 Nm @ 6750 rpm	18 kmpl	258 kg	850 mm
Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse ₹22.82 - ₹22.86 Lakh*	1890 cc	-	3200 rpm	20 kmpl	315 kg	662 mm
BMW S 1000 R ₹21.30 - ₹26.05 Lakh*	999 cc	R162.26 bhp @ R1R1000 rpm	R1R14 Nm @ 9250 rpm	21 kmpl	-	830 mm
BMW R 18 ₹19.90 - ₹25.90 Lakh*	1802 cc	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	17.8 kmpl	365 kg	710 mm
Aprilia RSV4 ₹23.69 Lakh*	1099 cc	213.89 bhp @ 13000 rpm	125 Nm @ 10500 rpm	15.4 kmpl	202 kg	851 mm

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Latest Updates on 1290 Super Adventure S

24th October 20241 year ago

KTM has opened bookings for the 1290 Super Adventure S in India alongside the 1390 Super Duke R, marking the brand’s push into the premium big-bike segment. The flagship ADV arrives via the CBU route and is powered by a V-twin engine producing around 158 bhp and 138 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

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