Ktm Adventure 1290 R
La KTM 1290 Super Adventure R se presentó en 2017 como la variante todoterreno de la gama insignia de aventuras de KTM, construida en torno al potente motor bicilíndrico en V LC8. Cuenta con una suspensión WP de largo recorrido, ruedas con radios y una electrónica avanzada, que incluye ABS en curvas y suspensión semiactiva, lo que la convierte en una de las bicicletas de aventura de gran cilindrada más potentes del mercado. La designación «R» acentúa sus cualidades todoterreno en comparación con la de su hermana hermana «S», orientada a las giras, y se ha ido perfeccionando de forma continua a lo largo de los años siguientes hasta llegar a la generación actual.
160 hp
Potencia
138 Nm
Torsión
228 kg
Peso
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
Velocidad máxima
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Combustible
Carenado
Cuerpo
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Lo que los compradores deben saber
Powerful V-Twin Engine
The 1301cc LC8 V-twin produces around 160hp, making it one of the most powerful adventure bikes available. However, the engine runs hot in slow traffic, so watch for cooling system maintenance on used examples.
Watch the Electronics
Early models (2015-2017) had known issues with WP suspension software glitches and occasional throttle body sensor faults. Always check service history and ensure firmware updates have been applied before buying used.
Strong Resale Value
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R holds its value exceptionally well due to high demand and limited supply, typically retaining 70-80% of its value after two years. The 'R' off-road variant commands a premium over the standard 'S' model.
Generaciones y especificaciones por año
Debuta la LC8 bicilíndrica en V de 1301 cc, 160 CV, suspensión WP, ABS en curvas, control de tracción y opción de suspensión semiactiva.
Carrocería revisada, paquete electrónico actualizado, ergonomía mejorada, nueva pantalla TFT, ABS y MSC mejorados en curvas.
Nuevo chasis, carrocería rediseñada, suspensión WP XPLOR mejorada, motor de 1301 cc actualizado, conectividad TFT completa y modo Rally añadido.
Reseña de un comprador usado
"Brilliant but unforgiving — buy a well-serviced example or walk away."
$11,000-$16,000 usedThe 1290 Super Adventure R is genuinely one of the most capable adventure bikes ever built, but buying one used requires your eyes wide open. That LC8 V-twin is a stonker — 160 horses that feel alive in a way the GS simply doesn't — and the WP suspension on the R variant genuinely handles rough terrain rather than just pretending to. The electronics package with cornering ABS, traction control, and semi-active suspension is class-leading even by today's standards. Here's the honest bit though: these things eat maintenance budgets. Check service history religiously — valve checks are expensive and owners skip them. The 2017-2018 models had throttle-by-wire gremlins and fuel pump issues that KTM quietly addressed. Avoid anything without documented servicing at 15k intervals. Orange chain disease (neglect) is real on these. Fairing plastics crack if it's been dropped, and crash damage repair is wallet-draining. Budget an extra $500-800 inspection fund before buying.
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