The newly launched KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 bike comes with the 1,301 ccs V-Twin engine offering a 160 horsepower and torque of 140 Nm. The 108 Nm torque is available at 2,500 rpm. Due to this much power, this bike has got the name of “The Beast”. The engine features new cylinders with the newly developed cylinder head and the new
Big, fast, and less expensive than its 1290 sibling – The mysterious Randle McMurphy test rides and reviews the 2017 KTM 1090 Adventure.
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R features big power, tons of tech and that… interesting front fairing. Photo: Bill Roberson. As I noted in my review, the new Norden 901 is a well-balance, comfortable and capable machine. The $19,499 1290 SA-R is a barely tamed beast of a bike in comparison.
However, KTM has a trump card, for at its disposal is the absolutely potent and superbly rideable 1290 Super Duke R’s 1301cc LC8 engine. Rallying behind the mantra of “more is more,” the
As befits a sporty adventure bike, the comfort seat for the 1290 is a one-piece design. It is supplied complete with shell, bypassing any time-consuming replacement procedure. And last but not least, the seams shine in powerful orange, paying homage to the KTM corporate colour. Touratech comfort seats for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure .