| MODEL | KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 2021 - 2022 |
| Year | 2021 - 2022 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 75 degree V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 108 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid, continuous circulation with water pump |
| Max Power | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 138 Nm / 101.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic, digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Induction | 2x Keihin EFI, 52 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced oil, 3 oil pumps |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | PASC anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain 525 X-Ring |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Chromium-molybdenum steel trellis, powder-coated, aluminium sub-frame |
| Front Suspension | 48 mm WP APEX semi-active USD fork, 200 mm / 7.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | WP SAT shock absorber, electronically regulated preload, 200 mm / 7.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston fixed caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 849 mm / 33.4 in (adjustable to 869 mm / 34.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1557 mm +/-15 mm / 61.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 223 mm / 8.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60-ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 litres / 6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2021 Super Adventure S was a third-generation over-1000 cc KTM adventure model, with a revised chassis, a 7-inch TFT display, adaptive cruise control and a revised 1301 cc V-twin. It keeps the semi-active WP suspension and 19-inch front wheel of the S, and is positioned as the more road-capable of the 2021 pair. Its lower seat option makes it more accessible to shorter riders.
