The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S motorcycle, produced from 2017-18, is equipped with a four-stroke 75-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 1301 cc. The engine features dual overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 13.1:1, forced oil lubrication, and Keihin electronic fuel injection with 52mm throttle bodies. The bike has a maximum power output of 118 kW/160 hp at 8750 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm/103.7 lb-ft at 6750 rpm.
The motorcycle transmission is six-speed, with a final drive chain and a primary gear ratio of 40:76. The frame is made of chrome molybdenum steel and coated with powder. Front suspension is handled by a WP semi-active suspension USD 48mm fork, while the rear suspension is a WP semi-active suspension PDS monoshock with 200mm/7.9in of travel for both front and rear wheels.
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is equipped with Brembo brakes, including two 320mm floating discs and four-piston brake calipers in the front and a single 267mm disc and two-piston brake caliper in the rear. The bike also comes with a Bosch 9ME combined ABS system, including cornering ABS and offroad mode, which can be disengaged if desired.
The motorcycle has a seat height of 860mm/33.5in and ground clearance of 220mm/8.7in, with a dry weight of 215kg/473.9 lbs. The fuel capacity is 23 litres/6 US gallons and the steering head angle is 64 degrees. Overall, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a powerful and capable adventure motorcycle with top-of-the-line features and technology.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM 1200 Super Adventure S
| Year | 2017 – 18 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 108 x 71 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
| Valve Insp. Interval | 18,600 miles |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1:1 |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps |
| Induction | 2x Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodies |
| EMS | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition |
| Ignition | System contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Battery | Battery: 12V 11.2AH |
| Charging Output | 450 watts max. |
| Starting | Eletric |
| Max Power | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 103.7 lb-ft @ 6750rpm |
| Clutch | PASC c anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 5/16″ X Ring |
| Primary Gear Ratio | 40:76 |
| Frame | Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
| Front Suspension | WP Semi-active Suspension USD 48 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Shock absorber WP Semi-active Suspension PDS Monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm floating disc, Brembo four-piston brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston brake caliper |
| ABS | Bosch 9ME combined ABS, incl. cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Steering Head Angle | 64 degrees |
| Wheelbase | 1560 +/-15 mm / 61.4 in |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 215 kg / 473.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6 US gal |
