KTM 690 Enduro 2009 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Overview - KTM 690 Enduro 2009 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 Enduro 2009 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	108 mm
Engine power	Engine power	63 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	13.1
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	654 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,498 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Enduro 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2018

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