KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 vs. Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 compared to Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	86 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	24 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	138 Nm	Torque	32 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	411 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	200 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	180 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	267 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,577 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	403 km	Range	500 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	134 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	76.5 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.7 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.18 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The Super Adventure R presented itself as a great adventure motorbike during the intensive test in the Pyrenees. It offered a great combination of long-distance comfort and off-road capability. You won't find this combination in this consistency on any other motorbike. Above all, the chassis is tough and presented itself from its best side in tough terrain. Of course, only very few riders will actually ride this monster properly - but in rough terrain, "having" has always been better than "needing".

Robust overall impression

high-quality and practical chassis

great seat for a lot of endurance in the saddle

sporty and high-quality components

powerful but easy-to-control engine

practical riding aids.

The high-priced motorbike lacks individual features in the basic equipment

fiddly controls

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Since its release, the Royal Enfield Himalayan has enjoyed a large fan community thanks to its classic design and exemplary price-performance ratio. With the 2021 model year, practical details such as ABS that can be deactivated on the rear wheel or the small LCD display with arrow navigation have also been introduced. All in all, however, it remains what it has always stood for: a decelerating companion that is just as ready for the grand tour as it is to cut a good figure in front of the ice cream parlour in the city.

Price/performance ratio

robustness

decelerating

Brake

high weight