2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Real adventure demands courage, which is why KTM’s rally specialists rolled out the heavy artillery, cramming 1.301cc, 140 Nm of torque and 160 hp into the most advanced Travel Enduro chassis in the world. The result is an omnivore that devours miles, eager to etch its name into any terrain – and the rougher, the better. We have never built a more extreme ADVENTURE, full stop. Full throttle.

• OFFROAD ABS

In Offroad ABS mode, the rider can lock the rear wheel whenever needed - essential for committed offroad riding and intentional slides. At the front wheel, ABS stays active unless you switch it off completely.

• OFFROAD TC

Offroad TC mode permits up to 100% slippage - meaning twice the rear wheel speed - for ambitious riding offroad. Activate it and master controlled drifts effortlessly.

• OFFROAD RIDE MODE

When you engage this mode, the ride-by-wire caps peak power and throttle response, which puts you fully in control anywhere you ride your bike. Offroad TC switches on simultaneously. Get ready for some serious trail scorching.

• THE BENCHMARK

New performance standards are set by the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R: 160 hp combined with a weight of just 240 kg (ready to ride - fully fueled) yields a power-to-weight ratio never before heard of in this class. Its dynamics are breathtaking. Meanwhile, the strong yet refined engine allows either especially relaxed riding or, when needed, super-sporty thrust – plus every imaginable level between the two. The chassis pairs lightness with exceptional geometry and suspension, and together with every electronic riding aid we could gather, these deliver riding pleasure beyond anything dreamed of, in all conditions and at any speed you want. Anywhere from very relaxed to very, very fast.

• MULTITALENTED

Easygoing touring? Absolutely. Blasting along the backroads? Count us in. Go ahead and add a big, bad section of dirt along the way. Such an extremely broad range of use is possible because of the ground-breaking electronics package with Bosch MSC. Especially impressive: the different personalities of the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R bring virtually no noticeable compromises. Ride relaxed, and the bike does the same. You get no overly sharp response and no taut chassis setup. Yet if you want to turn things up, you won’t end up on a rocking horse either. The many riding modes of the bike adapt seamlessly to wherever you happen to be. An alpine pass, a bone-jarring track, twisting curves or just the urban jungle – the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R is the ultimate Travel Enduro for adventures on every road in the world. From backyard to outback.

• ERGONOMICS

Individualists are welcome at KTM. Wherever riders roam, the bike’s ergonomics adjust to match the stature and preferences of any rider: Handlebar clamps with two positions: horizontal +/- 10 mm, Footpegs with two positions: 10 mm up and back (diagonally), Hand levers offering 5 reach settings

• ADJUSTABLE WINDSHIELD

Thanks to the simple-to-use self-locking winder, you can adjust the windshield height as fast as your mind changes.

• RACE ON

No more ignition keys or fuel caps with mechanical locks. The transponder in your pocket is all it takes.

• SEAT

You’ll - hopefully - be spending plenty of time here, so the seat must offer support, feedback and room to move. With KTM’s state-of-the-art 3D foam padding, the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R has you covered. Whether you’re heading to nearby shops or ones on the far side of the Sahara, rider and passenger alike arrive comfortably.