KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 vs. Triumph Bonneville 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Triumph Bonneville 2009

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 vs Triumph Bonneville 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Triumph Bonneville 2009

Stylish and practical: PRO tank bags from SW-MOTECH

Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 compared to Triumph Bonneville 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Triumph Bonneville 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Triumph Bonneville 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	68 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	69 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	865 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,454 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

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.

Fully off-road capable

good off-road mode

easy handling

very powerful and refined engine

state-of-the-art electronic features such as traction control, quickshifter and cornering ABS

large, easy-to-read TFT display

LED headlights with cornering lights.

High price

power-consuming height adjustment of the windshield

Triumph Bonneville 2009

The new Triumph Bonneville will please a lot of people, the potential customer base has definitely been expanded in all directions. Because it's not just the sportiness that has seen a significant increase.

Stress-free handling

fine workmanship

comfortable, full-length seat

sophisticated look

7-spoke design.

Not built for acceleration duels