KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

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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

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

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

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore103 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke63 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque109 NmTorque138 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio13.1
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore52 mm
DegreesDegrees75 Degrees75
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
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel185 mmTravel220 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel190 mmTravel220 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64 degreeRake64.7 degree
TrailTrail120 mmTrail112.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter267 mmDiameter267 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,577 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height880 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)205 kgDry Weight (with ABS)221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentWindscreen adjustableEquipmentCornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

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.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

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".

Robust overall impression

high-quality and practical chassis

great seat for a lot of endurance in the saddle

sporty and high-quality components

powerful but easy-to-control engine

practical riding aids.

The high-priced motorbike lacks individual features in the basic equipment

fiddly controls

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.

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