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

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure T 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 222 kg (489.4 lb).

Key specifications

2017Year released
1,301 ccDisplacement
160 hpPower
140.0 NmTorque
222 kgDry weight
860 mmSeat height
30 LFuel tank
1,560 mmWheelbase

How the KTM 1290 Super Adventure T 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 0.721 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 720.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 123.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2017
Category Allround

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.Brembo four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 222 kg (489.4 lb)
Seat height 860 mm (33.9 inches)
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 0.7207 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Analog rev counter with an integrated, adjustable shift light and an LCD display.

Other specifications

Color options Silver/gray
Comments Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire system. Bosch cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable.

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