Pick a point on a map, drop a pin, and hit the road. The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R is engineered to cross the wildest, most challenging terrain with unmatched ability and class-leading performance. It leaves us saying only one thing - Uncharted territory beware! The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R is primed and ready to plant its flag anywhere on the planet.
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With a sledgehammer hit of 160 hp and a massive 138 Nm of earth-twisting torque, the proven V-twin LC8 engine once again takes the accolades as the most compact, lightest, and best performing engine in the segment. Its greener too, meeting all EURO5 regulations and will deliver 15.000 km service intervals and low fuel consumption, trip after trip, mile after mile.
Not only does the slipper clutch open when the engine back-torque becomes too high, it also assists when you open up the throttle. The former prevents destabilizing rear wheel chatter when braking sharply or decelerating; the latter reduces the lever force required for changing gears, allowing the clutch to be controlled with one trigger happy finger - saving you energy while riding.
Diamond-Like Carbon - or DLC for short - is an extremely hard, durable coating used in many engine parts, such as cam followers, to assist sliding behavior. It improves performance and our engines love it!
The sixth gear serves as a long overdrive in the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R's well-spaced gearbox. This saves fuel and adds to your cruising comfort.
The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R now features 2 separate radiators instead of a one-piece unit. The result is better heat dissipation, and improved cooling all-round. Cleverly designed air ducts now also stream cool air towards the engine, not only keeping the motorcycle cool, but the rider's legs cool too.
No bar-mounted cellphone cradle? No problem. A convenient compartment keeps your smartphone safe on the road. It keeps it charged too, thanks to its integrated USB socket. The optional incoming call and audio functions link the phone to the TFT via Bluetooth, so less time is spend staring at the screen, and more time is spent looking ahead.
Heading off the beaten track often leads to encountering some pretty rough roads. Thankfully, things are kept in check by a WP steering damper as standard. Linked between the frame and the triple clamp, the steering damper ensures things are kept tidy when the road isn't.
A new, reworked, and lightweight, chrome-molybdenum stainless steel trellis frame featuring laser-cut tubes, combines with forged elements for an ultra-strong component on the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R. The steering head has been moved 15 mm rearwards, to shorten the overall frame for improved cornering behavior, while the front engine mount has been rotated forward by 2 degrees to aid in hard acceleration, keeping the front end firmly planted on the ground.
A critical part of your adventure ride is, arguably, your tire pressure. Thankfully, the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R is fitted with a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) which monitors front and rear tire pressure and displays it on the TFT for easy viewing. Should there be any pressure loss, a warning will display on the dash.
Forget about ignition keys and mechanically locked fuel caps. The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S is fitted with a state-of-the-art keyless-go system with a unique Anti Relay Attack (ARA) system which reduces the risk of misuse of the keyless system by preventing the ignition from being turned on, without iteration on the key fob itself. Too complicated? The ARA system can be disabled completely in the dashboard menu.
ENGINE | |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Starter | Electric starter |
Stroke | 71 mm |
Bore | 108 mm |
Torque | 138 Nm |
Displacement | 1301 cm³ |
EMS | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition |
Design | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° |
CHASSIS | |
Front Brake Disc Diameter | 320 mm |
Rear Brake Disc Diameter | 267 mm |
Front Brake | Disc brake |
Rear Brake | Disc brake |
Chain | 525 X-Ring |
Frame Design | Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated |
Front Suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm |
Rear Suspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber |
Seat Height | 880 mm |
Suspension Travel (Front) | 220 mm |
Suspension Travel (Rear) | 220 mm |
With KTM Finance, nothing stands in your way – you can now ride away on your own dream set of wheels. Our range of finance packages gives you the freedom to hop onto your READY TO RACE bike as early as tomorrow, as well as giving you the option to enhance your KTM even more with official KTM PowerParts.
The benefit of using these finance plans is that you can configure them yourself, making them flexible and tailored to you. You choose an installment amount that best fits your lifestyle and budget by adjusting your deposit or term, and you'll be in the seat before you know it. It's easy to customise the monthly amounts to suit your situation.
You enjoy flexibility with a variety of finance plans from KTM Finance. Want a new motorcycle? A few more performance-boosting KTM PowerParts? What about some extra items from the stylish KTM PowerWear range? No problem! With a range of finance plan from KTM, you'll get exactly what you need. It's flexible and personalised. KTM Finance offers you a full package that fulfills your every wish.
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Finance subject to status. Terms & Conditions apply. At the end of a PCP agreement there are 3 options: (I) Part exchange the vehicle, (ii) Pay the Optional Final Payment / Guaranteed Future Value to own the vehicle or (iii) Return the vehicle. Further charges may be made subject to the condition or mileage of the vehicle. Applicants must be 18 or over. Guarantee may be required. Santander Consumer Finance RH1 1SR.
*PCP available on Road registered models, with a guaranteed future value only.
OTR | £4,981.64 |
Customer Deposit | £84.00 |
Amount of Credit | £4,897.64 |
36 Monthly Payments of | £84.00 |
Optional Final Payment | £2,380.00 |
Total Amount Payable | £5,522.92 |
Total Charge for Credit | £541.28 |
APR Representative | 4.90% |
Duration of Agreement | 37 Months |
Annual Contracted Mileage | 4,000 |
Excess Mileage Charge | £0.149 |