The KTM PowerParts collection is full of gear and protection for anybody to ‘align’ themselves further with their 2024 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S or KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R. In case there are any bike components that riders feel are missing for their particular trip – such as luggage, crash bars, or more aesthetic touches – then the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Review. Rennie Scaysbrook | March 10, 2022. It’s taken a year longer to get here than anywhere else, but the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is finally in North America. Big dog break dancing. The Super Adventure can crack it sideways with the best of them. Perhaps not the first bike that comes to mind for a slow, relaxing ride but the fire-breathing 160 hp KTM 1290 Super Adventure R joined the party. ADVERTISEMENT We woke up the next morning somewhat early to a hot breakfast and coffee as we watched several teams sprint off to ensure they used every last bit of limited daylight to improve their FOOTPEGS: Two foot peg positions: stock or 10 mm up and back (diagonally), allow riders to set the comfort level to suit their height and riding preference, which can make a big difference on a long adventure ride. WINDSHIELD: The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R boasts a short, adjustable rally-inspired windshield that has been optimized in the wind The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R supplies its rider with all necessary and desirable information on a state-of-the-art, clearly arranged 6.5” TFT display. Even in direct sunlight, core data is displayed clear and crisp thanks to its bonded, anti-glare surface made of a strong sheet of glass. Honestly this bike has not only met but exceeded my expectations. I will warn the reader that the KTM 1290 SAR is a bike that requires respect and discipline to ride it. This is not the bike for a new rider, I recommend the tried-and-true KLR 650. But if you want to experience the thrill of riding again then then the KTM is the machine for you. THE WORLD JUST GOT SMALLER. Covering ground quickly and effortlessly is what the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S is made for. An Adventure-specced V-Twin with 160 hp & 138 Nm means that entire cross-country journeys are dispatched easily, while Adaptive Cruise Control and Semi-active Suspension together with reworked rider-focussed ergonomics and technology bring agility and long distance comfort BMW and KTM are at the head of the field in this category, with the R 1250 GS and 1290 Super Adventure respectively. Both offer superlative chassis dynamics combined with powerful and torque-laden Unfortunately, the side stand design on the 950/990s led to countless cracked engine blocks (sadly this was a common occurrence at the many KTM event we attended). And we’ve sold thousands of our relocation kits worldwide for the 950/990 models because it eliminates the risk of damaged engine cases. We assumed that KTM’s engineers would Adventure Rider. Home Forums Home > Let's see your KTM Adventure Off-road. OutDoorMoto MY21-22 1290 Super Adventure S/R reliability. stefman722, Apr 17, 2022 dgaSbF.