KTM 1290 Super Adventure Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure 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 229 kg (504.9 lb).

Key specifications

2015-2016Model years
1,301 ccDisplacement
160 hpPower
229 kgDry weight
860 mmSeat height
30 LFuel tank
1,560 mmWheelbase
220 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2016Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated
Rear suspension
2016WP Semi-active suspension monoshock
Clutch
2016PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Ignition
2016Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition
Lubrication
2016Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps

How the KTM 1290 Super Adventure 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.

Engine power160 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 126% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 94th percentile across KTM models.

Displacement1,301 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 193% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height860 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 31st percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity30 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 184% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power94th

160 hp — more powerful than about 94% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement99th

1,301 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of KTM models.

Seat height31st

860 mm — taller than about 31% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity99th

30 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.

Wheelbase1,560 mm
This bike

1,560

KTM avg

1,436

9% above average.

Seat height860 mm
This bike

860

KTM avg

895

4% below average.

Ground clearance220 mm
This bike

220

KTM avg

304

28% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,301 cc • Liquid cooled • 160 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,560 mmSeat 860 mmClearance 220 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.699 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 698.7 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)
Bore × stroke 108.0 x 75 mm (4.3 x 3.0 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front suspension WP Semi-active Suspension USD Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension WP Semi-active Suspension PDS 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 229 kg (504.9 lb)
Seat height 860 mm (33.9 inches)
Alternate seat height 875 mm (34.4 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Wheelbase 1,560 mm (61.4 inches)
Ground clearance 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 30.00 L (7.93 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.6987 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options White
Price as new US$ 15999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire system.

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.