Value. 9.0/10. Overall Score. 92.75/100. Having fashioned this new Adventure model around the SDR’s monstrously potent 1301cc 75° V-Twin, it should come as no surprise that the Super Adventure’s performance is impressive. With the addition of the Travel Pack ($524.99) and the Touring Cases ($1,199.99), the 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is ready for any adventure.a. 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Specs Base Price: $17,999 Price as Tested: $18,524 (Travel Pack) Warranty:2 yrs., 24,000 miles Website: ktm.com. Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse 75-degree V-twin Both 2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure bikes are powered by the stalwart, liquid-cooled, 1,301cc LC8 V-twin engine. It has a bore and stroke of 108mm by 71mm and makes a claimed 118 kilowatts (about Brake fluid contamination is one of the most common problems with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure. This can cause a number of symptoms, including reduced braking performance, increased brake pedal travel, and increased brake pedal effort. There are a few ways to diagnose this problem. One is to check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir. However, KTM has a trump card, for at its disposal is the absolutely potent and superbly rideable 1290 Super Duke R’s 1301cc LC8 engine. Rallying behind the mantra of “more is more,” the 7 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Jan 2, 2021. I have been looking at new seats for my 2019 -1290 Super Adventure S but hate to spend a lot of money without knowing what you will get. I would like more comfort for trips over 2 hours. With the OEM seat it seems to develop hot spots after long continued usage. I was looking at the Saddleman Adventure 2020 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Specs Review. KTM brought out the big guns when considering the most hardcore, long distance adventurers. They packed 1301 cc KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Drivetrain. - 1,301 cc V-twin engine- 160 horsepower- 103 lb-ft of torque- slipper clutch- Smooth power delivery- 10,000-mile service interval. Honestly, as nice as 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R | Review; 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | Road Test Review; The 1,301cc LC8 V-Twin’s horsepower increases steadily with engine speed, and the torque curve is Courtesy of KTM. The 1290 Super Adventure R's trellis frame weighs just 21.6 lbs. Courtesy of KTM. The 6/5-inch TFT display is the star of the show from the helm. It automatically adapts its WKgjXD.