KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021
Overview - KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021
In terms of engine and drive train, both the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 have V-type engines with two cylinders. However, there are some differences in the technical specifications. The 1090 Adventure has a bore of 103 mm and a stroke of 63 mm, while the 1290 Super Adventure R has a larger bore of 108 mm and a longer stroke of 71 mm. As a result, the 1290 Super Adventure R has a higher engine power of 160 HP compared to the 125 HP of the 1090 Adventure. The torque is also higher in the 1290 Super Adventure R at 138 Nm compared to the 109 Nm of the 1090 Adventure. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions.
In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. The 1290 Super Adventure R has larger diameter forks at 48 mm compared to the 43 mm forks of the 1090 Adventure. The travel of both the front and rear suspensions is also greater in the 1290 Super Adventure R, with 220 mm compared to the 185 mm front travel and 190 mm rear travel of the 1090 Adventure. Both motorcycles have WP brand suspension components.
In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have chromium-molybdenum frames and tubular frame types. The rake angle is the same at 64 degrees, but the trail is slightly different, with 120 mm for the 1090 Adventure and 112.8 mm for the 1290 Super Adventure R.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
In terms of brakes, both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front with Brembo brand brakes. There is no information provided about the rear brakes.
In terms of assistance systems, both motorcycles have advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. However, the 1290 Super Adventure R also has additional features like cornering ABS, ride by wire, and cornering lights.
In terms of dimensions and weights, there are some differences between the two motorcycles. The 1290 Super Adventure R has a larger front tire diameter at 21 inches compared to the 19 inches of the 1090 Adventure. The rear tire width is the same at 150 mm, but the 1290 Super Adventure R has a larger rear tire diameter at 18 inches compared to the 17 inches of the 1090 Adventure. The wheelbase is slightly longer in the 1290 Super Adventure R at 1577 mm compared to the 1560 mm of the 1090 Adventure. The seat height is also higher in the 1290 Super Adventure R at 880 mm compared to the 850 mm of the 1090 Adventure. The dry weight with ABS is higher in the 1290 Super Adventure R at 221 kg compared to the 205 kg of the 1090 Adventure. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021
In terms of equipment, both motorcycles have adjustable windshields. However, the 1290 Super Adventure R has additional features like cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, TFT display, and windscreen adjustable.
In terms of strengths, the 1090 Adventure has a very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range, performance modes, and the ability to switch off ABS. It also has adjustable traction control, agile and safe handling, adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and a comparatively low price. On the other hand, the 1290 Super Adventure R has a robust overall impression, high-quality and practical chassis, a great seat for endurance, sporty and high-quality components, a powerful but easy-to-control engine, and practical riding aids.
In terms of weaknesses, the 1090 Adventure is seen as having outdated optics compared to the new 1290 Super Adventures and its suspension fork is not adjustable. The 1290 Super Adventure R, on the other hand, is considered to lack individual features in the basic equipment and has fiddly controls.
Technical Specifications KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021
The Super Adventure R presented itself as a great adventure motorbike during the intensive test in the Pyrenees. It offered a great combination of long-distance comfort and off-road capability. You won't find this combination in this consistency on any other motorbike. Above all, the chassis is tough and presented itself from its best side in tough terrain. Of course, only very few riders will actually ride this monster properly - but in rough terrain, "having" has always been better than "needing".
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1090 Adventure vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
There are a few key differences between a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 and a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 is about 45% higher. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 7. With 101 days it takes the same amount of time to sell a KTM 1090 Adventure or a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure and 19 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 1090 Adventure was published on 10/12/2016 and now has more than 32,200 views. This compares to more than 36,400 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure R published on 10/4/2016.