With improvements including a 7.9-gallon fuel tank, semi-active suspension, and cruise control, the 1290 Super Adventure has narrowed the gap between KTM’s biggest adventure bike and the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure. Related: 2022 First Look Review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Automatic Turn Indicator Reset keeps the indicators flashing for a set time or distance before automatically disengaging. The ATIR negates the need for the rider to move his left hand and manually stop the signal. The indicator also remains active while stationary until the motorcycle has performed the necessary maneuver.
The 500-rpm-higher rev ceiling was realised by virtue of new titanium intake valves, working in conjunction with shorter intake tracks and a new intake resonator. An added benefit is an engine that’s willing to spin-up faster while smoothly delivering gobs of torquey, forward thrust. KTM also claims better fuel efficiency for the 2017 engine.
AUTO-LOW: relaxed, less aggressive, more comfortable geometry, with a lower seat height. AUTO-HIGH: aggressive, agile track attack geometry, with a more loaded front end. Another optional feature on SUSPENSION PRO is an anti-diving setting that keeps the front-end high under hard braking.
12 SUSPENSION SETTING 13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 14 BRAKE SYSTEM 15 WHEELS, TIRES 16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17 COOLING SYSTEM 18 TUNING THE ENGINE 19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 20 CLEANING, CARE 21 STORAGE 22 TROUBLESHOOTING
Cosmetic EnhancementsThe updated KTM 1290 Super Adventure R boasts a grey paint scheme adorned with understated orange highlights. In contrast, the 1290 Super Adventure S embraces an off-road
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is the direct replacement for the 1190 Adventure, and comes with everything the R boasts, so many settings and options for suspension and engine.
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