{"id":7979,"date":"2021-12-13T06:33:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T06:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/2022-ktm-1290-super-adventure-r-first-look-11-fast-facts\/"},"modified":"2021-12-13T06:33:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T06:33:10","slug":"2022-ktm-1290-super-adventure-r-first-look-11-fast-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/2022-ktm-1290-super-adventure-r-first-look-11-fast-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R First look [11 Fast Facts]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Austria’s big daddy of off-road adventure motorcycles is getting significant updates this year. The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R offers revisions to the chassis and engine as well as improvements to the electronic driver assistance. Let’s summarize what’s new on the great enduro.<\/p>\n

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  1. The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R has a new frame.<\/strong> It’s still a chromoly grille design, but now retracts the steering head 0.6 inches and relocates the motor mounts. The aluminum subframe is also new, as is the body around it. There’s also a new, longer swingarm to improve stability during straight, light acceleration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. The new 6.1 gallon fuel tank is a three-piece design.<\/strong> Inspired by the KTM 890 Adventure range, the 1290 Super Adventure R features a fuel tank at the bottom of the front cylinder head to centralize the crowd. It makes a huge difference in how the 890 is handled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. The WP Xplor landing gear returns with new settings. <\/strong>KTM has not specified what these changes are other than that the damper will resist bottom out more successfully. If you’re not happy with KTM’s suspension setup, it’s fully adjustable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41 tires are called this year on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and are specially designed for dirt.<\/strong> The Bridgestones are a cross between the big block patterns you see on tires for open-class adventure bikes and the knobbies you use on dirt bikes. Yes, this is an off-road-focused 21\/18 inch rim combination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. The engine is 3.5 pounds lighter and has other updates. <\/strong>Thinner engine housings reduce weight while a new oil circuit is used. The Pankl transmission has a new shift mechanism that works better with the optional quickshifter. Used gases exit through a new exhaust system, while a new cooling system with two coolers keeps engine temperatures under control. The new body also keeps the heated air from the radiators away from the driver’s legs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. The airbox is more accessible and only requires four screws to reach it. <\/strong>There’s also a new filter that lets dirt and dust fall to the bottom of the airbox instead of clogging the filter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R gets a new six-axis IM and the associated electronic aids.<\/strong> There are three driving modes: road, sport and offroad. Dirt fanatics will love the optional rally mode, which has traction control with nine setting levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. The optional Tech Pack brings Hill-Hold-Control, electronic adjustment of the engine compression brake and a quickshifter to the party.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  1. A new 7 inch TFT screen displays new UI software for easier customization.<\/strong> There are also new switches on the handlebars. The display can be paired with your smartphone for various functions via Bluetooth, but not for GPS, Apple Carplay or Android Auto.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. With a key fob you can start the V-Twin, engage the steering lock and unlock the fuel cap without a key. <\/strong>The Race On Remote system also provides relay attack protection to make it more difficult for someone to clone your trailer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      1. The MSRP for the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is $ 19,499.<\/strong> The ADV beast comes in a three-color scheme – orange, blue, and white.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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