Austrian automaker KTM has revealed the 2021 version of its 1290 Super Adventure R motorbike.
As for the highlights, the bike sports a refreshed look and comes with a host of new tech features. It draws power from a Euro 5-compliant 1,301cc, V-twin LC8 engine linked to a 6-speed gearbox. Pricing in Europe has been set at €19,795 EUR (£15,999 GBP)
The 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R has an eye-catching look, featuring a 3-part sloping fuel tank with extensions, an upswept exhaust, and eye-catching paintwork.
Other updates include a shorter frame with longer swingarm designed to give better feel of the terrain, all-new ergonomics, a lower seat height, improved engine heat dissipation, optimized suspension settings.
Premium-Spec Components applied to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R relies on the new Euro 5-ready LC8 that is now 1.6 kg lighter and froths out 160 hp at 9,000 rpm and 101.8 ft.-lbs. (138 Nm) of torque at 6,500 rpm for the best power-to-weight offering in the segment. KTM has combed through the internals of the V-Twin powerplant to improve heat dissipation and shave grams in the quest for improved rideability.
Riding the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R across rough terrain in the easiest and most intuitive way has been a development priority for the completely reworked 2021 edition. An all new bodywork providing excellent ergonomics and allowing it to hold the fuel in the tank as low as possible has been designed for better agility, a lower center of gravity and an even better feeling in all riding conditions.