KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2021 User Manual

12 SUSPENSION SETTING
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12.8 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
– Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
E02342-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
click.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 21 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 7 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
12.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
E02332-10
–
Turn handwheel
1
counterclockwise as far as it will go.
– Turn it clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the
shock absorber type and use.
Guideline
Preload adjuster
Standard Street 5 turns
Standard Offroad 1 turn
Full payload 26 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn
counterclockwise to reduce the spring preload.

KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2021 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement	1301 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	23 liters
Seat Height	880 mm
Dry Weight	221 kg
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	150/70-18
Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Starter	Electric
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps
Traction Control	MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control), lean-angle sensitive
Power	160 hp
Torque	138 Nm
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR 48 mm, fully adjustable
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Brembo 2-piston caliper, 267 mm disc
ABS	Bosch 9.1MP (Cornering ABS)
Ground Clearance	250 mm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated