KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R // 22,000 km Owner's Review

The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is my third 1290 Super Adventure from KTM and in this video I will talk about the changes that were made on the latest itereation of KTMs flagship adventure motorcycle that actual made a difference for my kind of riding.
After 100,000 km of riding KTM's flagship 1290 Super Adventure I experience my first technical issue and it was a major issue!
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00:00 Intro
00:50 My KTM Story
02:29 Still Great
03:11 Center of Gravity
05:55 Suspension
09:35 Rally Mode
11:05 Other Improvements
12:39 Engine Damage
16:38 Weight
19:36 Conclusion
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[@zeplin4078]

Great to hear from you again, thanks for sharing.

[@MotoVibes]

Thank you for watching 😉

[@LuckyCheesie]

Great review. You should do more 😃

[@MotoVibes]

Thank you so much

[@ShefeekArozin1621]

Super Natural Review 👍👍

[@MotoVibes]

Thank you so much 😉

[@Superadventurespms]

May I ask, how often have you needed to top up coolant? Topped up prior to my recent 2700 miles tour and after the trip, level back to minimum? 2022 model. Great videos as always.

[@MotoVibes]

Thank you very much - never had to refill coolant so far. Heard there be issues with the water pump seal - it will be a good place to look

[@davidbathe4108]

Hello my German friend Great to here that you bike was repaired under warranty On my second KTM and can’t see me go anywhere else Will be interesting to here the feed back on the 1390 coming out Yes I love those gloves Oliver

[@MotoVibes]

Thank you very much- I am curious about the 1390 as well - I expect to see it at EICMA this year. I am afraid that the weight will go up (again). I am also curious about the new KTM 990 Adventure R - there are early spy shots on this one but it’s not expected to be released before 2025 - I like the more rally inspired look but same as for the 1390 the weight will be interesting

[@davidbathe4108]

@@MotoVibes thank you for getting back to me Olly Is the EICMA in Italy this year ? And where did you get those gloves my German friend

[@MotoVibes]

@@davidbathe4108 yes. Towards the end of November- the gloves are KTM brand not sure what kind I found them at my dealership- they are my current good weather gloves 😉

[@fastflying]

Great video, I also own a 2023 KTM super adventure R, may I ask your suggestion for seat? I am looking for a seat for long distance trip, the seat from factory is diving forward makes me feel tired quick. Thank you!

[@MotoVibes]

I bought the KMT comfort one piece seat - works better for me

[@piotrmodnicki3406]

Amazing work you are doing!!! 🙌🏻👍🏻 Where are you in Bavaria I’m Ingolstad area new here let’s catch up and ride together sometime…? Stay safe and have fun 🤩 Best Peter

[@MotoVibes]

Peter - thank you very much btw I am from Berlin 😉

[@pklugey]

Great review. As a road bike which is your favourite between the S and the R.

[@MotoVibes]

The quick answer is the S. The broken down answer and the real differences between the S and the R are explained in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioqpinl7l66ekKc 😉

[@bradleyalexander5821]

What do you think about the new 1300 GS? Personally I’m thrilled with my 1250 GS, especially after testing the 1300.

[@MotoVibes]

I have not ridden the R1300 GS yet but I hope I will have the chance soon. I know the BMW community has a split opinion on this latest iteration of the bike. I don’t have a full opinion until I get to ride it. Also - the new „adventure“ will be announced on Friday at the BMW Days in Garmisch. I saw a first sneak photo yesterday and I am curious how this bike will be received

[@christopher54179]

I have the same model. Fantastic bike love it. Just had warped front rotors and pads replaced under warranty at 10000km. Problem occurred approximately 4000km Brembo brakes so don’t know why. Rode my 1250 pretty hard with Brembo with no issues. Also had coolant leak. Topped up twice so far. Been checked apparently no issues?? Only other issue is bike falls over sometimes. 😢

[@MotoVibes]

Thanks for sharing your experience- the warped rotors are an issue than some had on the predecessors too. Coolant should not leak - maybe check the seal around the water pump - Stephan had this issue on his rental bikes - an easy fix with a new seal and something KTM should do under warranty. As for the falling over part - practice and off-road trainings help to minimize those - my current bike sees a lot less ground time than my first 1290 SAS that had to endure my learning curve 😂

[@janisblack2183]

Usually a problem like yours is not the callipers but sub standard rotors that are stock from the factory. Every year after a new model is launched, engineers collaborate with finance specialists to cut 15% on the cost of build. Motorcycle manufacturers follow this pattern of doing business after the world wide major automotive corporations. Therefore after 3 yrs in production, the 4th year of that model costs roughly 48% of the original cost to build. The most expensive factor of any new model of any vehicle is engineering. They do this in order to offset those initial high costs to increase profit margins. Unfortunately, time and time again, as a retired mechanic, I’ve seen junk rotors, pads and cheap tires, along with mediocre bearings, seals and races. All these things will not necessarily make you crash, but they will wear out quicker. My advice? Go aftermarket it’s worth the price for longevity. Subscribe to a forum or club of your model of motorcycle and see what your peers are saying. In the meantime check these things for you particular situation. When your rotors warp, they can affect your brake pads to wear out faster, your callipers to chatter therefore wearing out the bushing/bearing/ or housing, and the bearing in the hub of your wheel. Check those items, but for the most part just get good rotors and brake pads and the callipers and wheel hub should last the lifetime of the motorcycle until a major rebuild of engine transmission under normal use for the type of motorcycle. I personally use ceramic brake pads and aftermarket premium rotors that have a higher nickel content for hardness. 4000 kms of use on rotors/pads tells me they are junk from the factory. 😮😢

[@christopher54179]

@@janisblack2183 thank you. All that makes sense. Got it done under warranty so that’s a start. If problem persists I will go after market for sure. In fact if it keeps happening then it’s not fit for purpose under Australian law so they can keep replacing them for ever😂

[@janisblack2183]

@@christopher54179 the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is a great bike, especially for the guys who are taller and more experienced in off road adventure. I like the fact that it’s more raw power and no nonsense when compared to other ADV bikes. The price is right too. All machines have their irks and quirks, if you ride them you’re going to have to replace those irks every so often. The key issue is the fact that if that make and model fits you, and you love it, then keep it because it’s worth it. 👍😃

[@AK-fn6hh]

I was wondering. I have a 2023 Ktm 1290 sar with 570 miles. When I fill it with gas it seems to take a few seconds for the fuel to trickle down so I can’t hold the nozzle filling as it doesn’t go down as fast as it pumps in. Is that something you have experienced or do you think I could have something blocked?

[@MotoVibes]

Every time I fuel up 😉 it’s normal as the fuel level rises I have to pull the nozzle up a bit and slow down the flow to allow the time for both tank halfs to fill up

[@AK-fn6hh]

@@MotoVibes thanks a lot man!

[@anderslund3548]

Anything relating the engine character between this and last iteration?

[@OverLordkv]

Good question

[@MotoVibes]

Not really. Character is the same but with a little less grunt. With an aftermarket exhaust it gets really close to the predecessor

[@os6219]

Where’s your covering from?

[@MotoVibes]

Check out this video- first topic after the intro kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4imn4enZq1gaKMsi=9xDahQYt0khsKUyY - check description as well 😉

[@roytong1908]

they change model too fast😢