Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R vs Ktm Adventure 1290 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R vs Ktm Adventure 1290 R. 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 Adventure 1290 R: 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced), 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 Adventure 1290 R
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,000 rpm
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
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, 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 Adventure 1290 R
8.5/10
"Brilliant but unforgiving — buy a well-serviced example or walk away."
Pros
+Savage, characterful V-twin engine
+Genuinely capable off-road suspension
+Best-in-class electronics suite
Cons
−Expensive maintenance when neglected
−Known early throttle-by-wire issues
−Plastic repair costs are brutal
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