The benchmark stays but will you go further? The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S removed limits and boundaries for any motorcyclist curious to #DARE2ADV. How? The power, versatility, assurance, and technical excellence prompted riders to race into the unknown, safe that what they had underneath them would handle any requirement with a deft touch.
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For 2023 KTM has taken the rich base of the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S – engineered to conquer mile after mile on all terrain – and added a fresh sheen and several refinements for the benefit of practical adventuring.
Unmissable
Eyes will be drawn to the two new shades: the glow of the unmissable KTM orange-and-black trim or the more neutral but elegant hue of KTM’s graded grey aesthetic. The orange, which stretches through to the forged aluminium subframe, is engineered to offer a lower seat (at 869 mm or 849 mm) with superb load-carrying capability and contains a raft of components like a badge of honour for hardcore explorers.
However, the classy grey spreads across the bodywork, chiselled to prioritize agile handling, front-end confidence, comfort, and protection and houses the 23-liter three-part tank with an excellent fuel range. The tone is as fetching for a swift dash into the office as it would be for a blast across country borders.
Roaming roads everywhere and anywhere with the 2023 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S is now a lot easier thanks to augmented navigation software. KTM already made the 7” TFT display a cinch for customization due to the infographics and menu system that gave the rider complete control over the RIDE MODES, advanced WP Semi-Active Suspension, ABS settings and Adaptive Cruise Control.
The combination of intuitive handlebar switches and access to the technical possibilities of the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S was a major calling card for one of the company’s flagship models. For 2023 KTM aimed for more utility. Adventurers can count on extra options with their navigation plotting. The KTMConnect App now boasts Turn-by-Turn+ guidance and waypoints markers while on the go and without having to stop and adjust any mobile device.
The same functionality also extends to audio tracks and listing ‘Favorites’ when it comes to phone calls. Hands-on the grips not only means gobbling more mileage but safe and more enjoyable interaction with the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S.
Ultimate performance bike
Remember why the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S is the ultimate high-performance Adventure bike. The V-Twin LC8 rumbles to 160 hp and 138 Nm of torque, and the devastating power spectrum allows the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S to glide on a cruise, dip through traffic or Devore highways with glee.
The compact heart of the bike is carefully regulated by one of KTM’s most advanced electronic management architectures: it administers the suspension configuration and reaction, rides height, ABS, RIDE MODES, Tire Pressure Management, Anti-dive and more.
The unit fits inside a light 10 kg chrome-molybdenum stainless steel frame honed for handling short blasts, mountain passes, and the long haul. The rest of the package befits a premium motorcycle for travelling:
- the LED lights
- reengineered windscreen and adjuster
- multi-part saddle
- light aluminium side-stand
The list and the specs have already met with wide acclaim. The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S can be elevated even further with optional electronic packs, a Quickshifter+ and WP Suspension Pro, amongst other upgrades.
Although a rider might wish to reach one, no KTM model is an ‘island’. The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S revels in a broad raft of specially made add-ons and accessories in the KTM PowerParts collection. From extra protective parts, aesthetic touches through detailing, performance enhancements or travel items like luggage, racks and bags, the KTM PowerParts are as enticing as it is well equipped.
Highlights of the 2023 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
- Two brand new colour schemes with prominent black and orange as well as graded grey choices
- Enhanced navigation potential with Turn-by-Turn+ guidance and more travel options
- A versatile Euro5 V-twin LC8 engine with 160 hp and 138 Nm of torque means a world without limits.
- Lightweight ChroMo stainless steel chassis with geometry that accentuates cornering potential & stability.
- Sophisticated WP Semi-Active Suspension hardware and software smooths out every route, all the time, at any time.
- Cutting-edge technology and Bosch 6D sensor to influence bike behaviour and ABS settings
- Ergonomics and bodywork emphasizing control but also comfort and confidence, 849 or 869 mm seat height
- A host of optimized travel-minded features: illuminated switches, footpegs, stand, windshield, LED lights and simplistic but advanced dashboard interactivity
- Adaptive Cruise Control as standard
- Mitas TERRA FORCE-R tires are specialized for the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S to guarantee the best grip and long-term performance.
Snap-tight, the luggage straps, zip up the all-weather riding gear, open the GPS, connect the device, close your eyes and dream of the road, trail and the day ahead. Take the 2023 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S into the unknown from January 2023. Begin the journey from any Authorized KTM dealer.
