Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure — which has more power?

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S produces 160 hp @ 9,000 rpm; Ktm 1290 Super Adventure produces 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm.

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated). Ktm 1290 Super Adventure is the faster of the two.

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S 228 kg (curb/wet weight, with full fluids), Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants).

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S 6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average), Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S 8.2/10 and Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 8.5/10. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure scores higher on the overall verdict. Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S caveat: You want low-maintenance, budget-friendly ownership experience. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure caveat: You're new to big bikes or tight budgets.

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S 160 hp, Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 160 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S: 228 kg, 160 hp. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure: 228 kg, 160 hp.

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure. 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: 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants) weight, top speed 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.