When KTM names something Super, it is going to be a super serious bike! What we have here is the Super Adventure R 1290, 2022. This version has some changes and improvements from the previous years.
When ktm names something super it is going to be a super serious bike what we have here is the super adventure r1290 2022 this version has some super changes and improvements from the previous years full specifications it is a 1301 cc lc8 bhp and 138 newton meters of torque it has four valves per cylinder with a
Double overhead cam this engine comes with a dual spark ignition to comply with euro 5 emission norms the pistons come with a new grafal coating on the skirts also to improve efficiency other changes being the radiator which is a two piece unit for better cooling the exhaust has a new header with more sensors to comply
Again with emission norms the air box is different to allow the dust and sand to settle at the bottom instead of getting into the slats of the filter designed for the hardcore adventure rider this is a bike that comes with total ride by wire system which is cable free to give better response and feedback to the rider’s
Wrist movements as far as handling goes the frame has been redesigned on the 2022 super adventure r it’s a brand new chrome molybdenum stainless steel trellis frame which is shorter than the previous version with the steering head which has been moved back and the engine has been slung at a different angle
The swing arm has also been made longer the ktm of course comes with the amazing wp suspension in this case it’s the explorer forks this bike has independent fully adjustable front forks with inverted and open cartridge front fork travel is 22 centimeters the rear shock is around pds or fully adjustable rear suspension
Travel is 22 centimeters now as an adventure bike it comes with a 21 inch front and an 18 inch rear tire short with battlelax adventure cross tubeless to ensure tubeless tires on a spoked rim ktm put o-rings on every nipple of the spokes instead of just a rubber ceiling linked between a wp steering damper
As standard fitment all of these features contribute to an amazing handling capabilities of the bike both on road and on dirt bimbra brakes with bosch abs equipped with cornering abs and off-road abs that work you get a 23-liter tank that gives you a range riding style and you get a storage compartment
Along with a tank with a usb connection this bike is not designed to stop and what is amazing with ktm technology is that the service interval of the bike is 15 000 kilometers that is a lot of riding ground clearance which is at 242 millimeters and you get a sturdy robust skid plate enough to ride over most obstacles in
Your path with effortless ease seat height is at 88 centimeters now let me show you how a 5 feet 6 inch person sits on it it’s not going to be very easy for everyone unless you’re a seasoned motorcyclist but then as i said this is an adventure bike it was a tough ask for someone like me to get up and sit on it
I’m 165 centimeters tall but then again there’s an adventure bike i do not have any problems riding the earlier versions or on a gs or on our tiger on this you also get adjustable footpegs it is a fantastic motorcycle we are beginning to see why the prefix super is fully justified talking about all the features of this
Bike like the modes sport mode rain mode off-road mode rally traction control cornering abs off-road abs the rally pack that you can add on talking about everything will be beyond the scope of this video but you have further questions feel free to write them in the comment section down below and i’ll be glad
To answer them what adventure bike have you written is this a bike that inspires you would you pay this amount of top dollar to get this kind of a bike i’d like to know your impressions i’d like to know your opinion do leave your comments in the comment section down below and click on the like button and i will definitely reply to all
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Best Adventure Bike Ever: 2022 KTM Super Adventure R By Krishnendu Kes