Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R. Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S: 160 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb/wet weight, with full fluids) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 9,000 rpm
160 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
230 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
228 kg (curb/wet weight, with full fluids)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average, depending on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S
8.2/10
"Brilliant, characterful adventure bike — but buy with verified service history only."
Pros
+Phenomenal V-twin engine character
+Best-in-class semi-active suspension
+Cornering ABS genuinely confidence-inspiring
Cons
−Patchy reliability reputation
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Known early fuel pump issues
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
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