KTM 1290 Super Adventure | MotorCycle News

Denali Electronics KTM 1290 Adventure accessories — Denali Electronics Upper Driving Light Mount

Denali Electronics has developed several new accessories for the 2021-up KTM 1290 Adventure bike to help you stand out or see farther ahead.

Related Story: 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R | Review

When the trail gets dark or traffic gets hairy, check out the following accessories:

The Plug-&-Play Rear T3 Turn Signal License Plate Kit adds significant visibility to the rear of your bike and gives your KTM 1290 a slick modern look that matches the factory LED taillight. ($213.97)

The Upper Driving Light Mount allows you to mount any Denali driving light in the optimum upper location on your motorcycle. ($70)

The S4 Center Light Mount allows you to mount a single S4 Driving Light Pod tucked into the front headlight assembly where the accessory radar unit sits. ($40)

The Lower Driving Light Mount allows you to mount the smaller Denali DM, D2, D3, and S4 driving lights in the optimum lower location for maximizing your daytime visibility. ($40)

The DialDim Lighting Controller product bundle includes our standard DialDim Lighting Controller and a KTM 1290 Adventure plug-&-play wiring harness. The vehicle-specific harness simply plugs in-line at the 1290 headlight, horn, and turn signal connectors to enable dozens of useful lighting features and settings. ($299.98)

The SoundBomb Mini Horn Mount allows you to mount the Denali SoundBomb Mini in the optimum location on your KTM 1290 Adventure tucked behind the right side tank fairing. ($30)

The new CANsmart Controller GEN II is available for both the 1290 KTM Adventure and all 2020-up KTM 890 models. The controller provides plug-n-play installation and integrated control of up to four accessories to enable dozens of customizable settings that can be controlled right from your KTM switch cluster or the CANsmart Accessory Manager Software. ($285)

For more information, visit the Denali Electronics website.

The post New Gear: Denali Electronics Accessories for KTM 1290 Adventure first appeared on Rider Magazine.
Source: RiderMagazine.com

The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R makes no bones about its off-road prowess. If the wire-spoke 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel don’t tip-off the R’s dirt bias, the shortened windscreen and WP XPLOR suspension do. KTM has updated its top-dog off-road-ready ADV for the new model year.

More interested in a street-biased ADV?
Check out the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

A fully adjustable WP XPLOR upside-down fork still highlights the full-size ADV, but KTM developed a new separate function compression and rebound system after extensive off-road testing. It also reworked the WP XPLOR rear shock’s progressive damping system for improved bottoming resistance and greater control. Travel at both ends remains 8.7 inches but newly fitted Bridgestone AX41 tires should deliver superb grip in the dirt and sure-footed pavement performance.

The revised 1290 Super Adventure R lives up to KTM’s Ready to Race slogan with KTM Factory team-inspired livery and rally-style bodywork. A three-piece, 6.1-gallon fuel tank and twin radiators seamlessly integrate into the new bodywork for improved ergonomics. The 1,301cc V-Twin benefits from the new cooling system but also features an advanced oil circuit and thinner cases for a 3.5-pound weight savings.

A new airbox helps the LC8 engine breathe freely thanks to a vertically ribbed air filter that directs sand and dust to the bottom of the airbox. KTM mounts the 75-degree V-Twin to a revised chromoly-steel frame with a steering head that has been moved rearward by 15mm. There’s also a new aluminum subframe and a lengthened swingarm for improved stability.

The 1290 Super Adventure R’s ride modes (Street, Sport, Off-Road, and Rain) gain a 6-axis IMU and less intrusive traction control. The optional Rally mode provides the most off-road flexibility with nine levels of adjustable traction control. Users can also add KTM’s optional Rally Pack and Tech Pack that includes a quickshifter, hill-hold control, and motor-slip regulation. Off-Road ABS comes standard, however, and decreases ABS activation on the front wheel while disengaging ABS on the rear.

A new 7-inch TFT dash boasts KTM MY RIDE Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control helps riders pound the pavement on the way to new trailheads. For far-flung adventures, a waterproof compartment offers USB charging for personal devices. A new RACE ON remote keyless system, now featuring Anti-Relay Attack (ARA), allows the rider to start the bike, lock the steering, and open the gas cap without using the key.

The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is poised to take-on the most technical terrain yet, but pricing and availability are still TBD.

For more information or to find a KTM dealer near you, visit ktm.com.