The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S motorcycle specifications include a 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in) engine, power of 160 hp (116.8 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 215 kg (474 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 S 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 126% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 94th percentile across KTM models.
About 193% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 31st 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.
160 hp — more powerful than about 94% of KTM models with power data.
1,301 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of KTM models.
860 mm — taller than about 31% 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.
860
895
4% below average.
220
304
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.744 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 744.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 123.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in) |
| Power | 160 hp (116.8 kW) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP Semi-active suspension USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP Semi-active suspension monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7442 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | 6.5” TFT display |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White/orange/black |
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| Comments | Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire system. Bosch 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.