KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 vs. Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 compared to Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2009

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	64 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	138 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	10.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,255 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	849 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	254 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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