KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1190 Adventure 2014

KTM 1190 Adventure 2014

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

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Overview - KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

The KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 are both enduro motorcycles with similar technical specifications. However, there are some notable differences between the two models.

In terms of engine and drive train, the KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 has a bore of 105 mm and a stroke of 69 mm, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 has a slightly larger bore of 108 mm and stroke of 71 mm. The engine power of the 1190 Adventure is 150 HP, while the 1290 Super Adventure S has a slightly higher engine power of 160 HP. The torque of the 1190 Adventure is 125 Nm, while the 1290 Super Adventure S has a higher torque of 138 Nm. Both models have an electric starter and a chain transmission. They also have 2 cylinders and a displacement of 1195 ccm and 1301 ccm respectively.

KTM 1190 Adventure 2014

KTM 1190 Adventure 2014

In terms of suspension, both models have upside-down telescopic forks with WP brand for both front and rear suspension. The chassis of both models is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame type. The front brakes of both models are from Brembo.

When it comes to advanced rider assistance systems, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 has more features compared to the KTM 1190 Adventure 2014. The 1290 Super Adventure S has suspension that is electronically adjustable, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, cruise control, and traction control. The 1190 Adventure, on the other hand, only has ride by wire as an advanced rider assistance system.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both models have a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 170 mm. The rear tire diameter is also 17 inches for both models. They have the same wheelbase of 1560 mm. However, there is a slight difference in seat height, with the 1190 Adventure having a seat height of 860 mm and the 1290 Super Adventure S having a slightly lower seat height of 849 mm. Both models have a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

In terms of strengths, the KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 combines sport with comfort, has a smooth gearbox, a powerful and controllable engine, an excellent seating position, a manageable chassis, sophisticated electronics, and lean angle ABS. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 has a very sporty and cultivated V2 power plant, accessible handling despite high weight, a comfortable driving-friendly seating position, good brakes including cornering ABS, a comprehensive electronics package, and a clear, well-structured instrumentation with a huge 7-inch display.

In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 has some engine jerking below 3000 revs and doesn't look as independent as its predecessor. Smooth gliding is also not its strong point. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 has a somewhat sluggish turn-in behavior in bends, an opaque package design and pricing policy, and dashboards and switches that don't feel very high quality.

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

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Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsSuspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height849 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 Adventure 2014

KTM 1190 Adventure 2014

With no other "all-rounder" motorbike will you be so fast. An unbeatable climber, especially on narrow mountain roads, but also a pleasant companion on the daily ride to work.

Combines sport with comfort

buttery smooth gearbox

powerful and well controllable engine

excellent seating position

manageable chassis

sophisticated electronics

lean angle ABS.

Engine jerks a little below 3000 revs

unlike its predecessor, it no longer looks quite so independent

smooth gliding is not its strong point.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

All in all, the long-distance capable KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is made for a trip for two, whereby the rider hardly ever has to think about where it is going. It likes motorway sections, fast country road passages or winding mountain passes in the tightest of corners just as much as unpaved roads with the occasional rough gravel section, where it is primarily the rider or their routine that decides how far they can go. The handling, which is improved compared to the predecessor due to the lower tank (and thus centre of gravity), also scores points here. The electronic chassis copes perfectly with the changing surfaces of a journey and always conveys transparency, the engine sovereignty in every situation. Ready to race - or also: Ready for long-distance racing!

Very sporty, but also cultivated V2 power plant

extremely accessible handling despite high weight

comfortable, driving-friendly seating position

good brakes including cornering ABS

comprehensive electronics package

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

Turn-in behaviour in bends somewhat sluggish

Opaque package design and pricing policy

Dashboards and switches do not feel very high quality

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 Adventure vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

There are a few key differences between a KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 and a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 is about 80% higher. A KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 experiences a loss of 680 USD in one year and 870 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 100 USD and 920 USD for a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 there are less KTM 1190 Adventure 2014 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 20 compared to 26. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1190 Adventure with 81 days compared to 91 days for a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. Since model year 2013 1000PS.de editors have written 21 reviews for the KTM 1190 Adventure and 31 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 1190 Adventure was published on 9/18/2012 and now has more than 10,600 views. This compares to more than 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure S published on 10/12/2016.

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