KTM: Super Shenanigans with the 2023 Super Adventure S!

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As of January, Katoomers around the world will have a refreshed 1290 Super Adventure S for the Team Orange ranks!

For 2023, the Super Adventure S’s 1,301cc, LC8 V-twin is still made in Austria (as far as we know), with a very nice 160hp and 138 Nm of torque punting through the liquid-cooled heart, cushioning duties carried out by WP Semi-Active Suspension hardware, and a six-speed gearbox, with hydraulic PASC slipper clutch.


KTM’s 2023 1290 Super Adventure S. Media sourced from KTM.

Beyond the lower saddle and ABS settings, 2023 has also given us the neccesary Bosch 6D lean angle sensor & IMU, currently a staple on KTM’s more premium models – the ideal bit of software to complement the 7” TFT display, Ride Modes and Adaptive Cruise Control.

New to this year is the 1290’s lightweight ChroMo stainless steel chassis, built for better stability and cornering control; a report from RideApart also details some important particulars regarding KTM’s decision in ergonomics and placement:


KTM’s 2023 1290 Super Adventure S. Media sourced from KTM.

“The steering head has been located 15mm to the rear of the previous version. This, KTM says, shortens the frame, which improves cornering behavior.”

“Meanwhile, the front engine mount was rotated forward by just two degrees, which helps the mass of the engine to keep the front end on the ground under hard acceleration.”


KTM’s 2023 1290 Super Adventure S. Media sourced from KTM.

Finish the kit and caboodle with Mitas TERRA FORCE-R tires, and the 1290’s gunning for the biggest dirt pile this side of the county.

Expect to see the 2023 1290 Super Adventure S kick into dealerships for January of next year; with KTM’s 790 model and certain LC8C hearts now being made in China, we’ll be keeping a close eye for the coming season as to who is making what Team Orange machine.


KTM’s 2023 1290 Super Adventure S. Media sourced from KTM.

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*Media sourced from KTM’s relevant press release*​

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[Deleted member 1183]

All us trail riders have been waiting with bated breath for this

 

[Rabbit]

I wish they would make something like this in the 500-600 range.

 

[670cc]

I’d guess the press is having a blast getting free rides on this thing but I doubt the common rider has much interest in it. As usual, the article is quick to point out the big power output, but there’s no mention of the big weight.

 

[Deleted member 1183]

My Mechanic has had four 1290's through his shop with failed gearboxes. He showed me the evidence on one of the gears. Two teeth gone. Expensive for the owners.