Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
8.5/10
"The fastest way to feel inadequate while grinning uncontrollably."
Pros
+Ridiculous V-twin grunt
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Surprisingly capable off-road
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Water pump known weakness
−Heavy at low speeds
Honda X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
Top 10 Accessories
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