Ktm Adventure 1290 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Adventure 1290 R
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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