KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 vs. Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 vs Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 compared to Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020
Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore108 mmBore94 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power113 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque96.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.1 Compression Ratio12.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
DegreesDegrees75 Degrees90
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic, DOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel220 mmTravel170 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandSachs
TravelTravel220 mmTravel170 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64 degreeRake64.8 degree
TrailTrail123 mmTrail105.7 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter267 mmDiameter265 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,580 mmWheelbase1,594 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height820 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)217 kgDry Weight (with ABS)207 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)240 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)230 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentWindscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

The 1290 Super Adventure R is supposed to be the new off-road flagship of the KTM Adventure range - and it is! It's amazing how easy it is to move 240 kilos off-road with a full tank. The off-road mode is also largely convincing. On the other hand, as on the 1290 Super Adventure S, the full 160 hp and 140 Newton metres of torque as well as all comfort features (apart from the electronically adjustable suspension) are available on the R version: Four performance modes (Sport, Street, Rain and Offroad), cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, keyless race-on system and the mobile phone management "My Ride". This means that the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R actually combines four motorbikes in one - and thus justifies the proud price.

Fully off-road capable

good off-road mode

easy handling

very powerful and refined engine

state-of-the-art electronic features such as traction control, quickshifter and cornering ABS

large, easy-to-read TFT display

LED headlights with cornering lights.

High price

power-consuming height adjustment of the windshield

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs Ducati Multistrada 950 S

Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

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Price Ducati Multistrada 950 S

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