as well as split damping functions and quick adjustment with a twist of the respective dials . The same travel measurement can be found in the back with the WP PDS shock . The engine has also received an update and is now not only Euro 5-ready , but is also 1.6kg lighter . Claimed power is 160hp at 9000rpm and 138Nm of torque at 6500rpm for the best power-to-weight offering in the segment . KTM says it has combed through the internals of the V-Twin powerplant to improve heat dissipation and shave grams in the quest for improved rideability . With a lot of effort going towards optimising the airflow through the bike , the 2021 1290 Super Adventure R features two separate radiators instead of the one-piece unit of its predecessor . With redesigned air ducts , the amount of hot air streaming towards the rider ´ s legs has been significantly reduced and the difference becomes easily noticeable in the slow , tight sections . In a useful move , KTM reworked the airbox for easy access to the air filter by simply removing four screws . The filter itself now features vertical ribs , instead of horizontal , which helps direct dirt towards the bottom of the airbox . Overall , a better design for hardcore adventurers and backyard mechanics alike . Some additional engine updates include lighter engine cases , new pistons , improved shifting , altered coatings and easier filter access and a re-jigged two-header exhaust unit , with the updated package making the LC8 more reliable and more dependable for all types of trail . Service intervals are at a distant 15,000km with fuel consumption at a claimed 5.7l / 100km . Together with PANKL , KTM has reworked the gearbox shifting mechanism for faster , lighter and more responsive actions . The full force of this update can be felt through the optional Quickshifter +, which now has a faster and even more precise operation .
Technology-wise the Super Adventure R gets the latest IMU-based electronic aids . The new six-axis lean angle sensor filters information on the exact pitch and position of the bike and its behaviour . This is used by the Motorcycle Traction Control , Motor Slip Regulation , Motorcycle Stability Control and forces of Offroad ABS to help keep the rider moving as quickly and smoothly as possible . Unlike other brands , KTM has ensured that all the rider aids can be tweaked or disengaged , which will come as a relief to many . Alongside the standard Rain , Street , Sport and Offroad ride modes , KTM also offers an optional Rally mode which permits riders to set throttle response to aggressive and select one of nine different levels of wheel spin . All the electronics are controlled through a more user-friendly 7in TFT dash , which is hooked to a new Connectivity Unit , allowing the bike to connect to the rider ’ s phone if it is running the KTM My Ride app . Other features include keyless ignition , separate Tyre Pressure Monitor system sensors that provide more detailed customisation and four-piston radial-mounted Brembo calipers that brings the whole show to a stop . The windshield , the levers , the pegs and the handlebars all are adjustable to further enhance rider adaptability . The new bike benefits from a remodelled optional software packages , with the Rally Pack offering the RALLY riding mode , the MTC slip adjuster and the adjustable throttle response . The all-in-one Tech Pack includes the Quickshifter +, the Motor Slip Regulation , the Hill Hold Control , the adaptive brake light and all the features of the Rally Pack . The new KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is expected to arrive in New Zealand from May with a price of $ 34,899 plus on-road costs .
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