1290 SMT

[Arsey]

Coming next year….

 

[Paul S]

Good if they did although the photo is clearly the 1290 SAR with little changed from the 2023 other than the headlight.

There again I cannot read German so no idea what the article actually says

 

[Arsey]

Good if they did although the photo is clearly the 1290 SAR with little changed from the 2023 other than the headlight.

There again I cannot read German so no idea what the article actually says

“KTM's new generation of the 1290 Super Adventure has been on the market since spring 2021 and yet the next model update is already casting its shadow. We can show a first test vehicle here. In order to be able to add more after the appearance of the BMW R 1300 GS, a comprehensive facelift is being worked on in Mattighofen. Part of the development effort is apparently concentrated on updates to the engine.

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More than just cosmetics

However, anyone expecting only cosmetic innovations is wrong: Modifications can be seen on the engine block as well as on the cylinder heads and valve covers. The manifolds appear to have a larger diameter, which in view of the unchanged manifold routing should indicate an increase in torque. However, the top performance should hardly change and remain at around 160 hp. Some of the innovations are therefore likely to be aimed at the Euro 5+/Euro 5b emissions standard and thus primarily lead to improvements in running smoothness and noise comfort.

Soft close, new design and new models

In addition, the lamp design will also change, as indicated by the lamps temporarily installed on this new model prototype. A 3-D look can be expected, as will also be the case with the 950 Duke and probably later also with the 1290 Super Duke. The market launch is not expected until the turn of the year 2024/2025.

But there will also be innovations in the chassis and safety system. Prototypes were seen that, as before, were equipped with semi-active suspension, but a new front wheel fork seems to be used. However, a system with changeable spring preloads like BMW's SAF Next is not to be expected, but an automatic lowering system à la Harley-Davidson Pan America. Later, the range of models will also be expanded to include a sportier model with a 17-inch front wheel, fully adjustable chassis and other sporty features, which will probably be known as the SMT or SMC all-purpose weapon. What all models will have in common, however, is that they will have a modified cover to make the new variants visually distinguishable.

soft close

21-inch spoke wheel Focus: long-distance com

Facts KTM Super Adventure 1290 Proto

Three model variants are planned + SMT/SMC

profound innovation engine (engine block mo alternator modified cover and cylinder heads modified front wheel gave 3-D light graphics à la 950 D Pikos Peak competitor g

1290 Super Adventure S 19" cast front wheel

Facelift

21 inch spoked wheel

stronger off-road focus than before
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[EVskiy]

Just seen this in instagram. Strangely, it seem to be parked next to the RT…

 

[Daxaar]

I've negotiated what I think is a rather good deal on a new 1290 SAS which I suspect the arrival of this would be playing a part in. Bets on this nudging past £20k next year once you unlock the obligatory KTM electronics?

I just need to decide if I can really justify another similar bike having already brought a new Transalp.

 

[Belco100]

I wonder if they will use the 1390 engine in the new bike or if that is just for the Super Duke?

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

So we can expect a larger capacity but slightly tamer Super Duke GT with a different name?

It’s a few years since I went to the KISKA headquarters for the pre-launch appraisal of the planned SDGT but they stated quite categorically that there wouldn’t be a replacement SMT because the demand was for something closer to the SD than the SMT.

Maybe the target market have given up on brute power and want something softer these days?

 

[Arsey]

So we can expect a larger capacity but slightly tamer Super Duke GT with a different name?

It’s a few years since I went to the KISKA headquarters for the pre-launch appraisal of the planned SDGT but they stated quite categorically that there wouldn’t be a replacement SMT because the demand was for something closer to the SD than the SMT.

Maybe the target market have given up on brute power and want something softer these days?

Dunno .
I’d buy a 990 SMT-R or whatever it might be called but zero interest in a 1290/1390 SMT.

My 890 is fast enough and jumping off a 1290 onto the 890 showed me how lardy the former is .

Less is more .


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[RedRick Esq.]

A 1290 SMT .......... if they get the weight down to the same as the SDR

A little bit of wee has just leaked out at the thought