KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023 vs. BMW HP2 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

BMW HP2 Enduro 2009

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023 vs BMW HP2 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

BMW HP2 Enduro 2009

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The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023 compared to BMW HP2 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

BMW HP2 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

BMW HP2 Enduro 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	138 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	11
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,577 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

The R variant of the 1290 Super Adventure is one of the most luxurious options for long tours that don't end on paved roads. Plenty of power is available at all times and the rally look immediately evokes wanderlust. The WP suspension can cope with almost any conceivable surface, but it has to be adjusted manually and you also have to do without the distance cruise control.

Very sporty, but also cultivated V2 power plant

extremely playful handling despite high weight

driving-friendly seating position

good brakes including cornering ABS

comprehensive electronics package

clear, well-structured instruments with huge 7-inch display.

Gearshift assistant at extra cost

higher price than for the S despite fewer features