KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
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RM 143,800
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KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
Standard
RM 140,800
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Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Comparison

Overview: CRF1100L Africa Twin vs 1290 Super Adventure R vs 1290 Super Duke GT

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Displacement 1084 cc 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 101 hp 158 hp 172 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.8/5
10 reviews
4.55/5
11 reviews
4.38/5
13 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • The ultimate touring machine

    I have ridden quite a few adventure tourers in the liter-class segment but my experience with the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has been simply...

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    Zulhasif Mar 20, 2024 for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • One of the most unapologetic motorcycles

    I really love the fact that bikes like the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R exist in the market. It’s one of the most unapologetic motorcycles I have...

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    Samuel Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
  • Ideal version of sport tourer from KTM brand

    I might have rode ample of KTM bikes in past, but riding something as versatile and fast as ktm 1290-super-duke-gt in itself is a highly enriching...

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    Sarah Dec 03, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

From The Experts

Things we like

Great capabilities off the road

Agile handling

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High-tech electronic features

Excellent ergonomics

Eye-catchy design and looks

Integrated ABS

Cost-effective among competitors

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Things we don't like

Tall seat height might be difficult for shorter riders

Stiff ride quality

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Non-height adjustable seats

Ride navigation not integrated

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1084 cc 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 101 hp 158 hp 172 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.8 L 23 L 23 L
Engine Type Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled Engine 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Clutch Type Slipper Clutch, Wet Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke 92 mm x 81.5 mm 108 mm x 71 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Compression Ratio 10.1:1 -- --
Maximum Torque 105 Nm 138 Nm 141 Nm
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive Chain Drive
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder 2 2 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque 6250 rpm -- --
RPM at Maximum Power 7500 rpm -- --
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil --
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Adventure Sport Adventure Touring Super Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2 2
Kerb Weight 226 kg -- --
Width 960 mm -- --
Height 1355 mm -- --
Length 2310 mm -- --
Wheel Base 1560 mm -- --
Ground Clearance 210 mm 242 mm 141 mm
Seat Height 810 mm 880 mm 835 mm
Dry Weight -- 221 kg --
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Ignition System -- Twin Ignition --
Fuel Supply System -- Fuel Injection EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/70 R18 150/70 ZR18 190/55 R17
Rear Wheel Size R18 R18 R17
Front Wheel Size R21 R21 R17
Front Tyre 90/90 R21 90/90 ZR21 120/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Showa Inverted Telescopic WP XPLOR-USD WP USD
Rear Suspension Pro-Link with Showa, Swingarm WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber WP SAT Shock absorber
Suspension Travel(Rear) 220 mm 220 mm 156 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) 230 mm 220 mm 125 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage -- 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

Pass Switch Yes Yes Yes
Back Rest No No No
Leg Guards No No No
Launch Control No No No
Riding Modes Off Road, Sport, Road, Rain Off Road, Sport, Road, Rain Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport Street, Sport
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm No -- No
Central Locking No -- No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No No
Stability Control Yes -- --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No No
ABS -- Yes Yes
Side Reflectors -- Yes Yes
Advanced Safety Features -- Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No No No
Display Screen Yes Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes Yes
Navigator -- No No
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Electrical

Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet -- Yes --

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings Yes Yes Yes
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Semi Double Cradle Semi Double Cradle Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space
Chrome Garnish -- No No
Body Frame Material -- Steel Steel Steel Steel

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats Yes No No
Cruise Control -- Yes Yes

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