KTM 1290 super adventure S vs R, the average joe review

[@MyLifeV1bes]

I'm picking up my 1290SAS tomorrow! I do like the colourscheme of the R. Video up soon as well.

[@moto-tribe]

Enjoy it

[@MyLifeV1bes]

@@moto-tribe am doing so! 2500km on it now.

[@andygendron]

Planning to buy the 1390 Super Adventure in 2025!

[@BenJewellYoutube]

Decent video mate, keep them coming 👌🏻

[@sketchman01]

" I like the subtleness of the Orange..." Just KTM owner things lol.

[@kevinc8744]

Thank you, very informative

[@shaunatkinson471]

There like a bar end to stop vibrations 👍🏽

[@cliftonsr]

I also installed the taller windscreen on my 1290 Super Adventure R, and I have been wondering if you could swap out the adaptive cruise control and make it work on the 1290 Super Adventure R

[@maqabyah2]

I like the windscreen and the colors on the S better, but I'd rather buy the R for the off-road capabilities over the S

[@stevek4449]

If both bikes were equal as they both have an “off road mode” , is the S better off road in a way, or is the R better on road? So if its purpose is 100 points and secondary purpose is the opposite expressed as just points over 100, then would the S have 30 extra points off road and the R have 20 points on road? I like the electronic suspension and adaptive cruise of the S. For me “off road” would be gravel roads, fire roads, forest roads but no jumps, deep sand, or single tracks.

[@moto-tribe]

The R is definitely superior off road. But that doesn’t mean the S is bad off road. For my ability they both are far better then I am

[@roytong1908]

I hv s and r at same time in 2 places for these two difference （handling） for me is the suspension . I like the r suspension more .other are No big different。

[@theowerle1638]

Where is the video follow up about your experience with the R model?

[@moto-tribe]

You won’t believe where I ended up. Next video due in the next few days

[@usertakenagain]

How has the reliability been on the Adventure S?

[@moto-tribe]

The only fault I had was the home button falling off. Replaced under warranty.

[@shaunatkinson471]

They do sell 19/17 whhels in the power parts catalogue

[@moto-tribe]

Yes that’s where I bought mine. They are listed for the S only a believe this is because it throws the speedo out but with gps on I had an accurate speed

[@gissla]

Did the 17/19 fit on the R? Wanna have double setup myself!

[@moto-tribe]

Yes it did and made for a great set up for road

[@AdventureTomek]

Nice bike! I own a 2015 KTM 1190 Adv R. Itchy to get a 23 or many juts wait to 24 Yeah my 15…. Wobbles at around 45 mpg and it goes away after. Very annoying

[@moto-tribe]

Mine used to do that on the 2019 I had. A bit of suspension set up and a new front tyre solved it

[@cg3356]

I really wish the R came with the same sticker package of the S, never been a fan of the white

[@jonasbaine3538]

Some cool custom fairing graphics available

[@moto-tribe]

The next episode will interest you in that case as I’ve got stickers as a product review and I have to say it’s transformed the bike. 😊

[@cg3356]

@@moto-tribe sweet!

[@moto-tribe]

I ended up fitting a graphics kit from moto pro works and was very happy with the finished bike

[@jonasbaine3538]

How good is the S Suspension off-road mode?

[@moto-tribe]

It wasn’t all that bad. It was however flawed in my opinion and didn’t offer as much feel as I would have liked. It will get you around gravel tracks without issue.

[@jadenweaver7529]

Where is the nobs for the r

[@moto-tribe]

Next episode will reveal all

[@ibrahimbulut2111]

👋

[@philipmillen4271]

worse bike i ever had the misfortune to own, good luck with your R

[@patrickroach7289]

What are the issues?

[@philipmillen4271]

Missfire, pre load warning lights, loose headstock bearings, coolant leaks, bike always pulled to the right, clunky quickshifter..

[@moto-tribe]

I have also had the pre load failure on the s also. No more with the none electric suspension