- Powered by a 1301cc twin-cylinder motor
- Comes loaded with tech
- Rivals the BMW R 1300 GS and Ducati Multistrada V4
KTM has brought its big bike lineup in India and it also includes the 1290 Super Adventure S. The bike has been launched in India at Rs. 22.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and here is what it offers.
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a relatively large and brawny adventure motorcycle. It too gets a tall stance with bulky bodywork and gets a rugged styling overall. The 1290 Adventure S gets a split LED headlight with DRLs and a radar sensor at the centre.
Powering the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a 1301cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled motor that makes 158bhp and is linked to a six-speed gearbox. It gets a bi-directional quickshifter, a slipper clutch and a truckload of electronic rider aids. The list comprises multiple ride modes, traction control, ABS modes including off-road ABS, cruise control, a seven-inch TFT, smartphone connectivity, and more.
The 1290 Adventure S rides on WP semi-active front USD forks and a semi-active monoshock as well. Its brakes comprise a pair of 320mm front and 267mm rear discs mounted on cast aluminium alloys wrapped in Mitas Terra Force R tyres.
The KTM 1290 Adventure S rivals the BMW R 1300 GS, Ducati Multistrada V4 and the like. It sits as the flagship adventure motorcycle from KTM for the Indian market.
