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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 1301cc liquid-cooled engine makes 158 bhp and 140 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 250 kg that is 632 bhp per tonne, the best power-to-weight ratio of the 14 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 1301 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 158 bhp
- Torque
- 140 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 17.5 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 250 kg
- Fuel tank
- 23 L
- Seat height
- 869 mm
- Ground clearance
- 223 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1557 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 267 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm
- Rear suspension
- WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR19
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-ZR17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 1290 Super Adventure S weighs 250 kg with fluids, has an 869 mm seat, 223 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1557 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 23 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR19 front and 170/60-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 1390 Super Duke R
Equipment is closely matched with 1390 Super Duke R; the differences are in the riding, not the spec sheet.
It is offered in 1 colours: Orange. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the 1290 Super Adventure S has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Orange
1290 Super Adventure S specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 1290 Super Adventure S?
- It uses a 1301cc engine producing 158 bhp and 140 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 1290 Super Adventure S suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 869 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the 1290 Super Adventure S have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 1290 Super Adventure S have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
1290 Super Adventure S from
₹22.74 Lakh