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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R.



KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
KTM
Model
1290 Super Adventure R
Year
2023
Category
All-Round

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.7160 HP/kg
Torque
138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.8 ft.lbs)

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
221.0 kg / 487.2 pounds
Ground Clearance
250 mm / 9.8 inches
Trail
109 mm / 4.3 inches
Wheelbase
1580 mm / 62.2 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
108.0 x 71.0 mm / 4.3 x 2.8 inches
Engine Capacity
1301.0 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   (final drive)
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. Keihin
Fuel Consumption
5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
23.00 litres / 6.08 US gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
5.00 litres / 1.32 US gallons
Greenhouse Gases
132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
WP Xplor USD Ø 48 mm
Front Wheel Travel
220 mm / 8.7 inches
Rear Suspension
WP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Rear Wheel Travel
220 mm / 8.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
90/90-21
Rims
Wire psoked

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
TFT Instrumentation
Lighting
LED headlight

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Colour Options
White/orange/black/blue

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