KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022 vs. Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022 vs Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022 compared to Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	138 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,577 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2022

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