Climbing aboard the 2022 model, some of the recent upgrades are immediately apparent, such as the easier reach to the ground due to a seat height lowered by 0.4” to 34.6”, and a lighter feel from the redesigned ‘lower CG’ fuel tank. Up front, a new 7” color-TFT display is controlled by a set of refined thumb switches. If you don’t know what the 1290 Super Adventure R is, it’s right there in the name. It’s the ultimate KTM adventure bike, built to go anywhere and do anything. It’s powered by a 1301cc LC8 V-Twin engine, making 160 horsepower and a crazy 102 lb-ft of torque. Better still, it makes all that power while still meeting strict Euro 5 Fuel capacity: 16 litres: Seat height Tank range-Model history & versions KTM 1290 Super Duke R wheelie KTM 1290 Super Duke R on the road KTM 1290 Super Duke R on track KTM 1290 Super Duke The KTM 1290 Super Duke R's fuel range is now around 280 km, which is a huge step forward from early Super Dukes that would flash their reserve lights as early as 130 km when ridden hard Loz Blain Washington DC. I get General Failure, Cornering ABS failure, and No Key in Range errors regularly. And that's after my shop did the big warranty software update (that requires KTM Austria to get on the phone with the service techs apparently). Even still my key fob also requires some rubbing on the sensor to work now. The massive 6.34-gallon fuel tank offers an excellent range for long-distance touring With the 2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, we get into the big leagues. This adventure bike brings KTM’s KTM says more than 90% of the 1290 Super Adventure R’s components were updated for 2022. The new horseshoe-shaped fuel tank has three sections, and it carries most of its 6.1 gallons in Although still powerful and well equipped, the KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R consumes considerably less fuel than the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R, depending on riding style and terrain. The impressive 23-liter tank capacity gives a comfortable range for long distance traveling. Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 2021 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R Art. no. 3214297en Page 3 KTM accepts no liability for delivery options, deviations from fig- ures and descriptions, misprints, and other errors. The models portrayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply. Page 4: Table Of Contents 2013 KTM 990 Adventure 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. very different bikes and power deliveries and for myself i just couldn't live with the piss poor fuel range (90 CYusZc.