KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
This is the direct replacement for the 1190
Adventure, and comes with everything the R boasts, but skewed firmly towards
tarmac riding, rather than being genuinely dual-purpose.
The biggest and most obvious change, beside the lack
of orange frame and crash bars, is the use of 19in front and 17in rear cast
wheels in place of the larger laced items on the R. They are then complimented
by shorter travel suspension to lower the centre of gravity – and seat height
(from 890 mm on the R to an adjustable 860/875 on the S).
That suspension is WP semi-active front and rear,
allowing riders to select the best option for their load and conditions, from
Comfort, Street, Sport and Off-road via the control menu – even on the go.
The S gets all the same electronic assistance for
the rider, too – including Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC), multi-mode and
lean-angle sensitive combined ABS. Just like the R, you can monitor all those
systems via the all-new 6.5in full-colour TFT dash. The S models comes on Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
tyres as standard fitment in 120/70 R 19 and 170/60 R 17 tyre sizes.
