KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017
Overview - KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017
The KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 is equipped with a 1050cc engine that delivers 95 horsepower and 107 Nm of torque. It features a chain transmission and has a bore of 103 mm and a stroke of 63 mm. The bike has a two-cylinder engine and a displacement of 1050cc. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from WP, while the rear suspension is also from WP. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular design. The front brakes are from Brembo. The bike has a 19-inch front tire diameter and a 150 mm rear tire width. The wheelbase is 1560 mm and the seat height is 850 mm. The dry weight of the bike with ABS is 212 kg, while the kerb weight is 230 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 23 liters.
On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 is equipped with a more powerful 1301cc engine that delivers 160 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. It also features a chain transmission and has a bore of 108 mm and a stroke of 71 mm. Like the 1050 Adventure, it has a two-cylinder engine and a displacement of 1301cc. The front and rear suspensions are both upside-down telescopic forks from WP. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular design. The front brakes are from Brembo. The bike has a 21-inch front tire diameter and a 150 mm rear tire width. The wheelbase is slightly longer at 1580 mm and the seat height is higher at 890 mm. The dry weight of the bike with ABS is 217 kg, while the kerb weight is 240 kg. The fuel tank capacity is also 23 liters.
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
In terms of strengths, the KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 has a powerful and refined engine, disengageable ABS, adjustable traction control, and agile handling. It also offers adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, and a relatively low weight. Additionally, it has a prestigious look similar to its bigger sisters and comes at a comparatively affordable price.
On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 is fully off-road capable and offers a good off-road mode. It has easy handling, a very powerful and refined engine, and state-of-the-art electronic features such as traction control, quickshifter, and cornering ABS. The bike also features a large, easy-to-read TFT display and LED headlights with cornering lights.
In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 has a rev limiter that kicks in at 8500 revs, which may limit its top speed. Additionally, its chassis is a little too soft for off-road use.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017
On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 has a high price compared to the 1050 Adventure. It also has a power-consuming height adjustment for the windshield, which may affect its overall performance.
In conclusion, the KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 are both powerful and capable motorcycles. The 1050 Adventure offers a more affordable option with adjustable features and a refined engine. On the other hand, the 1290 Super Adventure R provides a more advanced off-road experience with state-of-the-art electronic features and a more powerful engine. However, it comes at a higher price and has a power-consuming height adjustment for the windshield.
Technical Specifications KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1050 Adventure 2016
In my opinion, the KTM 1050 Adventure picks up where the 990 Adventure left off a few years ago: Around 100 hp of power, playful handling and as much or as little electronics as is currently state-of-the-art. The engine is anything but weak, ABS and traction control regulate safely and inconspicuously and the handling is extremely fun-oriented, partly because of the relatively narrow tyres. And all this at a price that is only undercut by a few competitors in the league of big touring enduros. Sad as it may be, the two 1190 Adventures and, above all, the flagship 1290 Super Adventure, have soared in price to very high levels. And that is precisely why the KTM 1050 Adventure is perhaps the most coherent of the four Adventure models.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017
The 1290 Super Adventure R is supposed to be the new off-road flagship of the KTM Adventure range - and it is! It's amazing how easy it is to move 240 kilos off-road with a full tank. The off-road mode is also largely convincing. On the other hand, as on the 1290 Super Adventure S, the full 160 hp and 140 Newton metres of torque as well as all comfort features (apart from the electronically adjustable suspension) are available on the R version: Four performance modes (Sport, Street, Rain and Offroad), cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, keyless race-on system and the mobile phone management "My Ride". This means that the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R actually combines four motorbikes in one - and thus justifies the proud price.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1050 Adventure vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
There are a few key differences between a KTM 1050 Adventure 2016 and a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 is about 54% higher. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 5. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R with 86 days compared to 96 days for the KTM 1050 Adventure. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 8 reviews for the KTM 1050 Adventure and 19 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 1050 Adventure was published on 04/11/2014 and now has more than 10,900 views. This compares to more than 36,400 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure R published on 04/10/2016.
