Recently, KTM officially announced that the new KTM 1290 Super Adventure S version and R version are officially listed, priced at 208,800 yuan and 229,800 yuan respectively.
KTM is an Austrian manufacturer of motorcycles, born in 1934, the strength is off-road motorcycles, familiar with the Dakar rally friends, should be more familiar with the KTM brand.
In fact, the classification of motorcycles is similar to the cars we are familiar with, divided into several versions, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S version of the model, positioned to take into account the comfort of road driving, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R version is positioned for the pursuit of a more extreme off-road driving experience.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R edition
In terms of appearance, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Edition and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Edition are generally different, and the targeted design is made according to the different positioning and user groups. Specifically.
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R model features a short windshield, 220mm long travel manual damping at the front and rear, 18-inch spoke rims at the front and 21 rear, all-terrain tires, one-piece saddle, and 880mm seat height.
The new car is also optimized for frame and ergonomics, and a new generation of electronic systems and an improved power platform combine to form an all-terrain ultimate driving machine.
The retuned WP XPLOR damping system fork has an inner tube size of 48 mm and a stroke setting of 220 mm. A trademark of the READY TO RACE KTM EXC series models, the Progressive Damping System (PDS) rear suspension is gas/oil separated, with an external air receiver that can be manually adjusted for low- and high-speed damping compression, rebound, and hydraulic preload. Use 21/18 " Bridgestone A41 tires.
The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R uses a redesigned air filter housing, which sits in a rugged and minimalist steel frame above the engine. Underneath the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R, the new aluminium rims manufactured by ALPINA feature an improved O-ring sealing system to better support tubeless tires.
A keyless system based on transponders with a new ARA mode called KTM RACE ON. The ARA provides additional safety and requires activation before activating the vehicle's ignition device.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S model
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S edition has a 55mm front windshield with electronic vibration damping of 200mm front and rear strokes, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels at the front and rear of the front and rear, road tires, split seat cushions, 849-869mm adjustable seat height, and ACC adaptive cruise system.
More detailed configurations are as follows:
The overall design of the new car is biased towards urban driving, so the ACC system was applied for the first time, which greatly solved the driving fatigue of the driver during long-distance travel. This feature is used when the vehicle is put into 2nd gear and has a speed between 30 km/h and 150 km/h.
The ACC cruise system offers five distances to choose from: short, sub-short, medium, sub-long, and long range, each of which can be selected as comfortable or sporty.
When the driver actively brakes, adaptive cruise automatically ends and exits. When going downhill, the ACC system can use the brakes to effectively control the speed, and the intelligent auxiliary driving configuration of the new car will be more abundant.
Even smarter and more user-friendly, the new KTM 1290 Super Adventure is equipped with a new 7-inch TFT display that offers different tilt angles, scratch-resistant, anti-glare, and a built-in menu system with a clear color vehicle infographic, application settings and switching effects. Riders can customize four "favorites" on the dashboard's home screen to maneuver blindly while driving.
For the new era of smart motorcycles, the new car will also provide a convenient storage space with a built-in USB interface. Thanks to the redesign of the handlebar switch, navigating the TFT menu and implementing all settings will become easier and faster.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a V-type two-cylinder water-cooled four-stroke engine with a displacement of 1301cc, with a maximum power of 118 kW (160 hp) / 9000 rpm and a peak torque of 138 Nm / 6500 rpm. The PANKL gearbox has been improved. STREET, SPORT, RAIN, OFF-ROAD are the four riding modes as standard, in addition to which aNOTHER mode can be optionally available.
The editor has something to say:
About the introduction of KTM's new 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE is here, later we will also report more motorcycle content, for motorcycles are still hesitating friends, perhaps you have not yet thought out which brand, which model is suitable for yourself, there is time to go to the motorcycle brand store to see, there will be a little idea. (Photo: Source Network: Text: The Way to Understand the Car Liu Wei Edit)