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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
Standard
RM 143,800
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Standard
RM 137,800
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R priced at RM 143,800 while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 137,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S engine displacement is 1301 while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R houses a 1301 engine.

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Overview: 1290 Super Adventure R vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Brand KTM Malaysia KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 143,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Price RM 137,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price
Variant 1290 Super Adventure R Standard 1290 Super Adventure S Standard
User Rating 4.55 1290 Super Adventure R reviews 4.54 1290 Super Adventure S reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 158 hp 158 hp

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DP RM 28,800 Installment : RM 1,679 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 27,600 Installment : RM 1,609 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.55/5
11 reviews
4.54/5
13 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • 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

From The Experts

Things we like
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Powerful engine

Great touring abilities

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Things we don't like
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Mammoth size and power not for beginner riders

A large turning radius can be cumbersome for city riding

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 158 hp 158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 23 L 23 L
Maximum Torque 138 Nm 138 Nm
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke 108 mm x 71 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Engine Type 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication System Forced Oil Forced Oil
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 880 mm 849 mm
Dry Weight 221 kg 220 kg
Ground Clearance 242 mm 223 mm

Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 90/90 ZR21 120/70 R19
Rear Wheel Size R18 R17
Front Wheel Size R21 R19
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/70 ZR18 170/60 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front) 220 mm 200 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) 220 mm 200 mm
Front Suspension WP XPLOR-USD WP SAT USD
Rear Suspension WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber WP SAT Shock absorber

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes --
Riding Modes Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Offroad Street, Sport, Offroad
Shutter Lock No No
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
Leg Guards No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Central Locking -- No
Traction Control -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No No
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Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Seats No No

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

1290 Super Adventure R is priced at RM 143,800 and 1290 Super Adventure S is priced at RM 137,800. Hence 1290 Super Adventure S is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between 1290 Super Adventure R vs 1290 Super Adventure S?

The 1290 Super Adventure R comes with a ground clearance of 242 mm , on the other hand the 1290 Super Adventure S comes with a ground clearance of 223 mm , hence the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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From The Experts

Get the better insight and helps to buy or not
Things we like in 1290 Super Adventure S

Powerful engine

Great touring abilities

Things we don't like in 1290 Super Adventure S

Mammoth size and power not for beginner riders

A large turning radius can be cumbersome for city riding

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