Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R: 160 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S: 160 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,000 rpm
160 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average, depending on riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R
8.5/10
"Uncompromising adventure weapon — buy one with full service history only."
Pros
+Savage, usable V-twin power
+Off-road capability surprisingly genuine
+Best-in-class electronics package
Cons
−Expensive dealer service intervals
−Known idle hunting issues
−Heavy at low speeds
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
8.5/10
"The best big adventure bike money can buy, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Ferocious V-twin performance
+Semi-active suspension is excellent
+Lean-sensitive electronics work brilliantly
Cons
−Higher maintenance costs than rivals
−Pre-2018 throttle body issues
−Punishing if neglected by previous owner
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