KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: exploration and technology [VIDEO]

Dynamism and technological systems stand out in the new video proposed by KTM starring the new one 1290 Super Adventure S.

Functional technology

An inertial platform takes care of dynamism, considering new WP APEX suspensions with Semi-Active Technology (SAT), new electromagnetic valves and constant management of oil flows inside the fork and monoshock. The traction control is advanced, being able to install the Rally riding mode as an option, in addition to the various Rain, Street, Sport and Offroad riding modes.
It is possible to purchase the Tech Pack paid package which includes the Rally Pack with Rally riding mode (which allows you to adjust the intervention of the traction control on nine levels), the Suspension PRO Package, the Quickshifter+, the management of the engine torque in release phase (Motor Slip Regulation), Hill Hold Control to facilitate new starts uphill and the adaptive brake light in the event of emergency braking. The Rally Pack and the Suspension PRO package can be purchased separately, as indicated.
The solutions also include cornering-ABS control, Offroad ABS and Traction Control, managed by the Motorcycle Stability Control sensitive to the lean angle, defined in collaboration with Bosch. The new 6D inertial platform includes two different control devices, one for rear wheel slip and the other for calculating the lean angle.
A system is also highlighted Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), in collaboration with Bosch, linked to a radar located under the front headlight with automatic adjustment of the distance to the vehicles in front. The safety distance can be set in five levels.

The specimen

A concept designed to explore. According to the indications, the steering head has been moved back by 15 millimeters, the repositioned engine, the extended open trellis swingarm considering stability and traction. The position of the handlebars and levers is customizable. The rear subframe is new with revised measurements considering the height of the saddle and the tank is also new 23 liters with “key less” refueling cap and superstructures that underline its nature. The saddle, in two parts, is adjustable in height by 20 mm. The fairing refined in the wind tunnel presents a manageable windshield, also evaluating the superstructures of the tank.
Among the new features from WP is a Suspension PRO package, a package of additional settings (for a fee) which, in addition to the three Comfort, Street and Sport settings of the standard hydraulic damping, also includes an Advance mode, allowing fine customization of the fork's behavior and of the monoshock absorber, the Auto mode which automatically adjusts the suspension response based on the rider's driving style and the terrain, then the Offroad mode for driving off-road with an optimized setting. Among the options in the PRO package, there is also the possibility of managing the "anti-dive" function by recalling or deactivating it, of adjusting the mono preload on 10 levels or choosing between three pre-set options High, Standard and Low.
There is a display Seven inch TFT and a revamped glovebox with a USB charging socket. You can interact with the redefined handlebar blocks, the Connectivity Unit is also new and allows the smartphone to be paired via Bluetooth, managing incoming phone calls, the music play list and navigation (for a fee) through the KTM MY app LAUGH.

Motor

The new KTM 1290 Super Adventure S It is equipped with a thruster LC8 75° V-twin da 1.301 cc approved Euro 5. It weighs 1,6 kg less than the previous model and highlights an advanced gearbox made by Pankl, allowing for optimized and quicker gear changes, especially when using the optional Quickshifter+. Achieved a power of 160 horses and a vertex pair of 138 Nm.

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