As we stand on the precipice of a brand-new year, KTM just pulled the covers off the 2023 1290 Super Adventure S. Boasting a full complement of sport touring amenities, including WP semi-active suspension, adaptive cruise control, a seven-inch TFT display, and more, the creature comforts are many on the newest member of the Super Adventure family.
The 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is powered by the Austrian firm’s 1,301cc, liquid-cooled, LC8 V-twin engine, which makes a claimed 160 horsepower and 138 newton-meters (or 101.78 pound-feet) of torque at unspecified RPMs. It’s mated to a six-speed gearbox, with a hydraulic PASC slipper clutch. KTM takes pride in driving friction down with its use of diamond-like carbon (DLC) on some engine internals, as well as a Grafal finish (which also reduces friction and is more hard-wearing) on its pistons.
