KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Maximum Power: 160 hp Technology Highlights. 2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Engine Specs. Manufacturer. KTM. Production Years. 2015-Present. Configuration. 2024 KTM Super Adventure 1290 S pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Specs Photos & Videos Compare. Type. On-Off Road . Rating #1 of 11 KTM The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a 1301 cc 75° V-twin engine, naked motorcycle from the Austrian manufacturer KTM. With the update in 2017 the motor is the most powerful LC8 engine ever built by KTM. With the update in 2017 the motor is the most powerful LC8 engine ever built by KTM. On paper, the R 1300 GS is slightly down on horsepower as compared to the 1290 Super Adventure R. At the same time, it has nine more peak pound-feet of torque on tap than the 1290. The fact that KTM doesn't list the revs for either its peak horsepower or torque figures is also not terribly helpful. For any hardcore adventure that suits you, KTM’s rally experts have brought out the big guns that is the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R. An engine of 140 Nm of torque and 160 horsepower is packed into the world’s most advanced travel enduro chassis. Get ready to tackle any terrain with the ultimate offroad travel enduro. Twin ignition The twin plug ignition system controls the two differently sized spark plugs in each cylinder head independently of each other. This results in improved combustion and a smoother, optimally controlled combustion sequence. What that means to you, is better-controlled power, lower fuel consumption, and reduced emissions. Pistons 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R & R Evo Engine Specs. Configuration. Two-Cylinder, four-stroke V-75 LC8. the 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is the perfect choice with a sporty touch. c8swk.