KTM 1290 Super Adventure R suspension setup and specs

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R, 2021 to 2025: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 880 mm (34.6 in) seat height, 220 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 221 kg (487 lb).

Model years covered: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by KTM.

2021–2025 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure

2021–2025 · adventure · 1301 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel220 mm (8.7 in)
Rear suspension travel220 mm (8.7 in)
Fork diameter48 mm (1.9 in)
Front suspensionWP XPLOR

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo35 psi · 2.4 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up35 psi · 2.4 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire90/90-21
Rear tire150/70-18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1580 mm (62.2 in)
Seat height880 mm (34.6 in)
Weight221 kg (487 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320 mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper

Other KTM 1290 Super Adventure R generations: 2017–2020

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