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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R.



KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
KTM
Model
1290 Super Adventure R
Year
2018
Category
All-Round

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.7373 HP/kg
Torque
140.00 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs)

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
217.0 kg / 478.4 pounds
Ground Clearance
250 mm / 9.8 inches
Wheelbase
1,580 mm / 62.2 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
108.0 x 75.0 mm / 4.3 x 3.0 inches
Engine Capacity
1301.00 cc / 79.39 cubic inches
Engine Detail
75° V arrangement
Engine Type
V2, four-stroke
Ignition
Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition
Starter
Electric

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

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

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection
Fuel Capacity
23.00 litres / 6.08 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
WP USD ? 48 mm
Front Wheel Travel
220 mm / 8.7 inches
Rear Suspension
WP-PDS Monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel
220 mm / 8.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
90/90-21
Rear Tire
150/70-18
Rims
Wire psoked

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. Switchable Bosch ABS, cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable.
Colour Options
White/orange/black

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