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KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2015 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure.



KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2015 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
KTM
Model
1290 Super Adventure
Year
2015
Category
All-Round

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.6987 HP/kg

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
229.0 kg / 504.9 pounds
Ground Clearance
220 mm / 8.7 inches
Wheelbase
1,560 mm / 61.4 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
108.0 x 75.0 mm / 4.3 x 3.0 inches
Engine Detail
75° V arrangement
Engine Type
V2, four-stroke
Ignition
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starter
Electric

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated
Drive line
5/8 x 5/16 X Ring. Primary drive: 40:76.
Lubrication System
Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection
Fuel Capacity
30.00 litres / 7.93 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
WP Semi-active Suspension USD ? 48 mm
Front Wheel Travel
200 mm / 7.9 inches
Rear Suspension
WP Semi-active Suspension PDS Monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel
200 mm / 7.9 inches

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm / 12.6 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Diameter
267 mm / 10.5 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire system.
Colour Options
White

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