Engineering:KTM 1290 Super Adventure
KTM 1290 Super Adventure | |
Manufacturer | KTM |
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Production | 2015– |
Predecessor | KTM 1190 Adventure |
Class | Adventure touring |
Engine | 1301 cc, 8-valve, 75° V-twin |
Bore / stroke | 108 mm × 71 mm (4.25 in × 2.80 in) |
Power | 160 hp (120 kW) |
Torque | 138 N⋅m (102 lbf⋅ft) |
Transmission | 6-speed, wet clutch, chain drive |
Frame type | Steel tube trellis |
Suspension | Front: 48 mm WP semi-active fork Rear: WP semi-active shock |
Brakes | Front: Dual 320 mm disc; Brembo 4-pot caliper Rear: Single 267 mm disc; 2-pot caliper Semi-linked ABS |
Weight | 504 lb (229 kg) (claimed) (dry) |
Fuel capacity | 7.9 US gal (30 L) |
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure is a 1301 cc V-twin adventure touring motorcycle from the Austrian manufacturer KTM. KTM's first production year for this motorcycle was 2015. It was selected as the Cycle World best adventure bike of 2015.[1] The bike is marketed by KTM as a high performance adventure touring machine.
Features
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure is a high performance touring machine. The bike is powered by two-cylinder 1301 cc engine producing 160 hp and 140 Nm of torque with 108 Nm at 2500 rpm.[2] The Super Adventure features a motorcycle cruise control which is first from KTM. KTM offers multiple optional safety features including MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control),[2] MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control),[2] MSR (Motor Slip Regulation),[2] and ABS brakes.[2] KTM also installed LED cornering lights for improved cornering visibility in low light situations.[2]
2017 Models
In 2017 KTM launches the 1290 SuperAdventure S and 1290 SuperAdventure R variants, and renames the 1290 SuperAdventure T model to the model launched in 2015 (with some new features). The new S and R models feature a complete redesign of the headlight, a new dashboard with a 6" color TFT display, and a 6 US gal (23 L) fuel tank. The R model is the most off-road oriented model with features like 21-inch front and 18-inch wheels, a much smaller windshield, and manually adjusted damping. While the S model has 19-inch wheels front and 17-inch rear like model T, but in this case with alloy wheels, semi-active suspension, and as new key by proximity, KTM My Ride an Optional hands-free audio playback kit and a hermetic compartment for the smartphone.
References
- ↑ "Best adventure bike: KTM 1290 Super Adventure", Cycle World, July 30, 2015, http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/07/30/best-adventure-bike-motorcycle-ktm-1290-super-adventure-cycle-world-ten-best-bikes-2015/, retrieved 2015-11-18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 2015". http://www.ktmadventure.com/en/models/1290/. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
See also
- List of motorcycles by type of engine
- BMW R1200GS
- Moto Guzzi Stelvio
- Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré
External links
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KTM 1290 Super Adventure.
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