The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R motorcycle specifications include a 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.
About 193% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 39th percentile across KTM models.
About 118% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,301 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of KTM models.
890 mm — taller than about 39% of KTM models.
23 L — larger than about 99% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
1,580
1,436
10% above average.
890
895
Close to average.
250
304
18% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
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Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 140.0 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs) |
| Bore × stroke | 108.0 x 75 mm (4.3 x 3.0 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
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| Front suspension | WP USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP-PDS Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 875 mm (34.4 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7373 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White/orange/black |
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| Comments | Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire system. Switchable Bosch ABS, cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.