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Ktm Adventure 1290 R
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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

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Ce que les acheteurs doivent savoir

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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.

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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.

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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

2015–2016 Gen 1

Bicylindre en V Debut LC8 de 1301 cm3, 160 ch, suspension WP, ABS en virage, antipatinage, option de suspension semi-active.

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2017–2020 Gen 2

Carrosserie révisée, ensemble électronique mis à jour, ergonomie améliorée, nouvel écran TFT, ABS et MSC améliorés dans les virages.

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2021–2024 Gen 3

Nouveau cadre, carrosserie redessinée, suspension WP XPLOR améliorée, moteur 1301 cm3 mis à jour, connectivité TFT complète, mode Rally ajouté.

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Évaluation d'un acheteur d'occasion

8.5/10
Idéal pour
Experienced riders wanting thrilling all-road capability

"Brilliant but unforgiving — buy a well-serviced example or walk away."

$11,000-$16,000 used

The 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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Ignorez si: You want cheap, fuss-free weekend transportation

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Full Specifications

Engine Power 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque 138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
Weight 228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Type Adventure
Fairing Full/Partial Fairing

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