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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 Duke R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Standard
RM 135,800
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R, 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 Duke R Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 135,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Duke R 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 Duke R

Brand KTM Malaysia KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 143,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Price RM 135,800 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Price
Variant 1290 Super Adventure R Standard 1290 Super Duke R Standard
User Rating 4.55 1290 Super Adventure R reviews 4.38 1290 Super Duke R 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 Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 158 hp 174.3 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 28,800 Installment : RM 1,679 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 27,200 Installment : RM 1,586 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.55/5
11 reviews
4.38/5
16 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
  • Usable and fun in a wide range of circumstances

    I got a chance to test the KTM 1290 Super Duke R against its sibling, and my verdict is definitive. In my opinion, KTM has done a wonderful job in...

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    F
    faizin Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Duke R

From The Experts

Things we like
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Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

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Things we don't like
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Fewer choices for design and colour

No integrated navigation system

No anti-theft-alarm system

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 158 hp 174.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 23 L 18.0 L
Maximum Torque 138 Nm 140 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 Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition Engine, Liquid Cooled
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated
Lubrication System Forced Oil Forced Oil Lubrication
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Injection Type Fuel Injection --
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Emission Control -- Euro 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Super Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 880 mm 835 mm
Dry Weight 221 kg 195 kg
Ground Clearance 242 mm 141 mm
Wheel Base -- 1482 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front) 220 mm 125 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) 220 mm 156 mm
Front Suspension WP XPLOR-USD USD Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber WP Monoshock

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V, 11.2 Ah

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 --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Riding Modes Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Sport, Rain, Track
Shutter Lock No No
Advanced Safety Features Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off
Leg Guards No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Launch Control No Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Optional Optional
Central Locking -- Optional Optional
Stability Control -- Yes
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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 No
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Body Frame Type Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular Trellis Trellis
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 No
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
Additional Features -- Daytime Running Lights (LED) Daytime Running Lights (LED)

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Videos of KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R FAQs

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

1290 Super Adventure R is priced at RM 143,800 and 1290 Super Duke R is priced at RM 135,800. Hence 1290 Super Duke R is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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

The 1290 Super Adventure R comes with a ground clearance of 242 mm , on the other hand the 1290 Super Duke R comes with a ground clearance of 141 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 Duke R

Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

Things we don't like in 1290 Super Duke R

Fewer choices for design and colour

No integrated navigation system

No anti-theft-alarm system

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