KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 vs. KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 compared to KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	110 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	190 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	138 Nm	Torque	145 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	13.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	60 mm
Degrees	Degrees	75	Degrees	75
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,350 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	125 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65.3 degree	Rake	65.3 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	267 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Anti-rollover control, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,491 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	849 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	416 km	Range	296 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	134 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	139 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.7 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

All in all, the long-distance capable KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is made for a trip for two, whereby the rider hardly ever has to think about where it is going. It likes motorway sections, fast country road passages or winding mountain passes in the tightest of corners just as much as unpaved roads with the occasional rough gravel section, where it is primarily the rider or their routine that decides how far they can go. The handling, which is improved compared to the predecessor due to the lower tank (and thus centre of gravity), also scores points here. The electronic chassis copes perfectly with the changing surfaces of a journey and always conveys transparency, the engine sovereignty in every situation. Ready to race - or also: Ready for long-distance racing!

Very sporty, but also cultivated V2 power plant

extremely accessible handling despite high weight

comfortable, driving-friendly seating position

good brakes including cornering ABS

comprehensive electronics package

clear, well-structured instrumentation with huge 7-inch display.

Turn-in behaviour in bends somewhat sluggish

Opaque package design and pricing policy

Dashboards and switches do not feel very high quality

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024

The Hammer engine is certainly one of the most fundamental elements of the new 1390 Super Duke R. There is no other manufacturer that can achieve this level of performance with a V2 engine while at the same time running smoothly and complying with all emissions standards. The engine alone guarantees pure riding pleasure and enables power wheelies up to third gear with good modulation. This means that the Beast has actually been sharpened up again and offers enormous fun on the race track as well as on the road, even if you have to be extremely restrained there to avoid having to give up your licence forever.

Powerful V2 with unrivalled smoothness and responsiveness

Wide range of applications from country roads to race tracks

Good ergonomics

Outstanding stability in fast corners and under braking

Precise handling on the race track

Excellent Assistance Systems and Quickshifter

Impressive engine performance that is also suitable for everyday use

Automatic gearshift somewhat rough under partial load TC control too much even at the lowest level

Suspension of the "R" has weaknesses for racetrack use - front dips a little too much

The housings of the switch units on the handlebars give way slightly and move

Many accessories at extra cost, e.g. automatic gearshift

Wide tank restricts active riding positions somewhat