Ktm Adventure 1290 R
La KTM 1290 Super Adventure R a été introduite en 2017 en tant que variante axée sur le tout-terrain de la gamme phare d'aventure de KTM, construite autour du puissant moteur bicylindre en V LC8. Il est doté d'une suspension WP à long débattement, de roues à rayons et d'une électronique avancée, notamment un ABS en virage et une suspension semi-active, ce qui en fait l'un des vélos d'aventure à grande cylindrée les plus performants du marché. La désignation « R » souligne ses caractéristiques tout-terrain par rapport à la sœur « S » axée sur le tourisme, et elle a été continuellement affinée au cours des années modèles suivantes jusqu'à la génération actuelle.
160 hp
Pouvoir
138 Nm
Torque
228 kg
Poids
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
Vitesse maximale
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Carburant
Caréné
Corps
Video Review
Ce que les acheteurs doivent savoir
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.
Générations et spécifications par année
Bicylindre en V Debut LC8 de 1301 cm3, 160 ch, suspension WP, ABS en virage, antipatinage, option de suspension semi-active.
Carrosserie révisée, ensemble électronique mis à jour, ergonomie améliorée, nouvel écran TFT, ABS et MSC améliorés dans les virages.
Nouveau cadre, carrosserie redessinée, suspension WP XPLOR améliorée, moteur 1301 cm3 mis à jour, connectivité TFT complète, mode Rally ajouté.
Évaluation d'un acheteur d'occasion
"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.
Équipement et Accessoires Recommandés
Full Specifications
Rivals & Alternatives
Bikes that buyers cross-shop with the Ktm Adventure 1290 R
Compare Ktm Adventure 1290 R Side-by-Side
compare_arrowsSpecs, power, weight & buyer verdict — head-to-head with the bikes most often cross-shopped.
Ktm Adventure 1290 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ktm Adventure 1290 R vs Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ktm Adventure 1290 R vs Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ktm Adventure 1290 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ktm Adventure 1290 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict