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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Adventure Motorcycle · Petrol

160 PS
Power
140 Nm
Torque
17.54 kmpl
Mileage

Variant

1 variant
Ex-showroom · 1290 Super Adventure S ₹22.74 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • 1301cc V-twin with genuine semi-active suspension front and rear, flagship touring technology
  • Real road-focused tourer setup with 320mm front discs for genuine stopping power

Worth knowing

  • 17.54 kmpl mileage means genuinely high running costs
  • At over Rs 22.7 lakh, it is a genuinely low-volume halo model, not a mainstream purchase

Performance

1290 Super Adventure S
160PS
140Nm
GearboxManual

Rider safety

Cornering ABSTraction controlSlipper clutchRiding modesCruise control
Front disc320 mm
Rear brake267 mm

Rider fit

Seat height849 mm
Kerb weight240 kg
Wheelbase1,557 mm
Fuel tank23 L

Price

1290 Super Adventure S
₹22.74 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹26.01 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹38,205 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, interior
  • Display7.0-inch Full-Colour Scratch-Resistant TFT Display with…
  • ConnectivityKTMconnect with turn-by-turn navigation and smartphone…
  • NavigationTurn-by-Turn+ navigation via KTMconnect
  • QuickshifterOptional (Quickshifter+ bi-directional)
  • HeadlightFull LED with integrated cornering lights and signature…

Dimensions

1,557 mm2,255 mm1,497 mm
Length2,255 mm
Width928 mm
Height1,497 mm
Wheelbase1,557 mm
Kerb weight240 kg (Dry: 220 kg)

Photos

11 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 1 colour

The Spec'd real-world audit

Highway Mileage / Range
Claimed: 17.54 kmpl
Safety
Cornering ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Standard (Semi-Active / Radar)

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 1,301 cc
Engine Type 75° V-Twin (LC8), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Max Power 160 PS @ 9,000 rpm (157.8 bhp / 118 kW)
Max Torque 138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Bore x Stroke 108.0 mm x 71.0 mm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1
Cooling Liquid Cooled (Twin Radiators)
Gearbox 6 Speed Manual (PANKL transmission)
Clutch PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Drive Type Chain Drive (525 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Single Disc, 267 mm, Brembo 2-piston fixed caliper
ABS/CBS Type Bosch 10.3 ME Combined ABS (with Cornering ABS & Off-Road ABS)
Wheel Type Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size 120/70-ZR19 Tubeless (Mitas Terra Force-R)
Rear Tyre Size 170/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Mitas Terra Force-R)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension 48 mm WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) USD Fork (200 mm travel)
Rear Suspension WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) Monoshock with progressive damping (200 mm travel)
Frame Type Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated with aluminium subframe
Wheelbase (mm) 1557 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 223 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2255 mm
Width (mm) 928 mm
Height (mm) 1497 mm
Seat Height (mm) 849 mm (Adjustable 849 mm / 869 mm)
Kerb Weight (kg) 240 kg (Dry: 220 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 23.0 L (3-part horseshoe fuel tank, Reserve: 4.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 7.0-inch Full-Colour Scratch-Resistant TFT Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes (KTMconnect with turn-by-turn navigation and smartphone pairing)
Navigation Yes (Turn-by-Turn+ navigation via KTMconnect)
USB Charging Yes (Illuminated smartphone compartment with USB socket)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes 4 Modes Standard (Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad) + Optional Rally Mode
Traction Control Yes (Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with 6-axis IMU & lean angle sensitivity)
Quickshifter Optional (Quickshifter+ bi-directional)
Cruise Control Yes (Bosch Radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control ACC standard)

Lights

Headlight Full LED with integrated cornering lights and signature LED DRL
Taillight Full LED
Turn Indicators Full LED (Auto-cancelling)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Two-piece stepped ergonomic comfort touring seat (Height adjustable)
Under-Seat Storage Minimal tool kit only

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes / Discrepancies Flagship adventure tourer with Bosch front radar Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), WP Semi-Active electronic suspension, 3-part 23 L fuel tank, and 160 PS LC8 V-Twin engine. Sources: KTM Official, BikeWale, Autocar India.

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: quick answers

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S price in India starts at ₹22.74 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹25.1 Lakh on-road in New Delhi.

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What is the on-road price of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

It starts at about ₹25.1 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹26.01 Lakh, Pune ₹26.01 Lakh, Chennai ₹26.01 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹27.37 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹27.37 Lakh.

What mileage does the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S give?

Up to 17.54 kmpl. That is the claimed figure; day-to-day mileage is usually lower. See every version's mileage and fuel cost

What brakes does the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S use?

Cornering ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S's main rivals?

The Ducati DesertX, Triumph Tiger 1200 and Aprilia Tuareg 660. See it side by side with the Ducati DesertX.

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