2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R First Look [11 Fast Facts]

Austria’s nice father of off-road journey bikes is getting main updates this yr. The 2022 KTM 1290 Tremendous Journey R enjoys chassis and engine overhauls, together with enhancements to digital rider help. Let’s have a look at what’s new concerning the massive enduro.

There’s a new body on the 2022 KTM 1290 Tremendous Journey R. It is nonetheless a chromoly trellis design, however now the headset has been retracted 0.6 inches and the motor mounts have been moved. The aluminum subframe can also be new, as is the encompassing physique. There’s additionally a brand new, longer swingarm to enhance stability throughout straight-line acceleration.

The brand new 6.1-gallon gas tank is a three-piece design. Impressed by the KTM 890 Journey line, the 1290 Tremendous Journey R will get a gas compartment close to the entrance cylinder head to centralize mass. It makes a giant distinction within the dealing with of the 890.

WP Xplor suspension returns with new settings. KTM has not specified what these modifications are, besides to say that the rear shock is extra proof against floor drop. For those who’re not proud of KTM’s suspension, it is absolutely adjustable.

Getting lots of consideration for the KTM 1290 Tremendous Journey R this yr, Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41 tires are designed with dust in thoughts. The Bridgestones are a cross between the big-block patterns you see on open-class journey bike tires and the knobbies you see on dust bikes. Sure, that is an off-road-focused 21/18-inch rim combo.

The engine is 3.5 kilos lighter and has different updates. Thinner engine instances cut back weight whereas utilizing a brand new oil circuit. The Pankl transmission has a brand new gear mechanism designed to work higher with the non-obligatory quickshifter. Spent gases are discharged by way of a brand new exhaust system, whereas a brand new cooling system with two radiators retains engine temperature in examine. The brand new bodywork additionally retains heated air from the radiators away from the rider’s legs.

The airbox is less complicated to entry and solely requires 4 screws to get to. There’s additionally a brand new filter that enables dust and dirt to fall to the underside of the airbox as a substitute of clogging the filter.

The 2022 KTM 1290 Tremendous Journey R will get a brand new six-axle IM and the related digital aids. There are three driving modes: Road, Sport and Offroad. Filth buffs will wish to soar for the non-obligatory Rally mode, which options traction management with 9 ranges of customization.

The non-obligatory Tech Pack brings Hill Maintain management, digital engine compression brake adjustment and a quickshifter to the occasion.

A brand new 7-inch TFT display shows new UI software program for simpler customization. There are additionally new switches on the steering wheel. The show might be paired along with your smartphone by way of Bluetooth for varied capabilities, however not for GPS, Apple Carplay or Android Auto.

With a distant, you can begin the V-twin, have interaction the steering wheel lock and unlock the gas cap with no key. The Race On Distant system additionally supplies safety towards relay assaults to make it more durable for somebody to clone your fob.

MSRP for the 2022 KTM 1290 Tremendous Journey R is $19,499. The ADV Beast is available in one tricolor scheme: orange, blue and white.

2022 KTM 1290 Tremendous Journey R Specs

ENGINE

Kind: 75 diploma V-twin
Displacement: 1301cc
Bore x Stroke: 108 x 71 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.1:1
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4vpc
Refueling: Keihin EFI with 52mm throttle physique
Transmission: Pankl 6-speed (quickshifter non-obligatory)
Clutch: Hydraulically operated with help and slipper capabilities
Remaining Drive: 525 X-Ring Chain

CHASSIS

Body: Powder coated chromoly trellis body with aluminum subframe
entrance suspension; journey: absolutely adjustable semi-active WP Xplor inverted 48mm fork; 8.7 inch
rear suspension; journey: absolutely adjustable semi-active WP Xplor PDS shock; 8.7 inch
Wheels: forged aluminum
Entrance wheel: 21 x 2.5
Rear wheel: 18 x 4.5
Ties: Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41
Entrance tire: 90/90 x 21
Rear tire: 150/70 x 18
Entrance brakes: 320mm discs with radial-mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 267mm disc with Brembo 2-piston caliper
ABS: ABS with off-road mode (entrance wheel solely)