Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S. 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 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
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Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
240 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)
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
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 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
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 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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