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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R: KTM 1290 Super Adventure S starts at ₹2,273,900 and KTM 1390 Super Duke R starts at ₹2,295,800. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is cheaper by ₹21,900 at expected ex-showroom. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is listed at 17.5 kmpl; KTM 1390 Super Duke R is listed at 16.9 kmpl. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S claims 0.6 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Expected ex-showroom	₹2,273,900	₹2,295,800
Engine	1301 cc	1350 cc
Mileage	17.5 kmpl	16.9 kmpl
Power	158 bhp @ 8750 rpm	187.7 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Top speed	230 kmph	250 kmph

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

₹2,273,900 Onwards

KTM 1390 Super Duke R

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Mileage	17.5 Kmpl	16.9 Kmpl
Top Speed	230	250
Max Torque	140 Nm @ 6500 rpm	145 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Displacement	1301	1350
Cooling System	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Bore	108	110
No Of Cylinders	2	—
Stroke	71	71
Compression Ratio	—	13.2:1
Valve Per Cylinder	—	4

Battery 1

Battery	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Battery Capacity	12V, 11.2Ah	—

Fuel 6

Fuel	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Keihin EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	23	17.5
Fuel Reserve	5	3
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Yes	—

Dimensions 6

Dimensions	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Dry Weight	220	—
Ground Clearance	223	149
Kerb Weight	250	210
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Seat Height	869	834
Total Weight	—	200.5

Transmission 3

Transmission	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Clutch	PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated	PASC Slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 gears
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Brakes 5

Brakes	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Rear Brake	Brembo 2-piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 267 mm	Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm
Abs	Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode)	Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. cornering-ABS and Supermoto ABS)
Front Brake	2 x Brembo 4-piston, radially-mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm	2 × Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Front Brake Diameter	320	240
Rear Brake Diameter	267	—

Suspension 2

Suspension	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Suspension Front	WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm	WP APEX-USD Ø 48 mm
Suspension Rear	WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber	WP APEX-linkage shock

Wheels & Tyres 5

Wheels & Tyres	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Tyre Size	Front : 120/70 ZR, Rear : 120/70 ZR	Front:- 120 / 70 ZR 17, Rear :- 200/ 55 ZR 17
Wheel Size	Front : 482.6mm, Rear : 431.8mm	Front:- 3.50 × 17, Rear:- 6.00 × 17
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	—
Wheelbase	1557	1491

Electricals 2

Electricals	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 6

Lights	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Tail Light	LED	LED
Projector Headlights	Yes	—
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	—
Service Due Indicator	Yes	—

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Display	7 " TFT Display with Brightness Control	Digital
Instrument Console	TFT Display	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 4

Features	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Music Control	Yes	—
Navigation	Yes	—
Mobile Application	Yes	—
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—

Other 11

Other	1290 Super Adventure S	1390 Super Duke R
Max Power	158 bhp @ 8750 rpm	187.7 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Emission Type	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°	2 cylinder, 4 stroke, V 75°
Body Type	Adventure Bike	Naked Bike
Frame	Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Braking Type	Dual Channel ABS	Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. cornering-ABS and Supermoto ABS)
Tubless	Yes	—
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Stepup Seat	Yes	—
Cruise Control	Yes	—

Price difference

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S starts at ₹2,273,900 and KTM 1390 Super Duke R starts at ₹2,295,800. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is cheaper by ₹21,900 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is listed at 17.5 kmpl; KTM 1390 Super Duke R is listed at 16.9 kmpl. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S claims 0.6 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S starts at ₹2,273,900 and KTM 1390 Super Duke R starts at ₹2,295,800. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is cheaper by ₹21,900 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is listed at 17.5 kmpl; KTM 1390 Super Duke R is listed at 16.9 kmpl. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S claims 0.6 kmpl more.

Should I buy the 1290 Super Adventure S or the 1390 Super Duke R?

Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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