2026 KTM 1390 SUPER ADVENTURE R
Base Price: $ 21,649 Price As Tested: $ 22,609( Tech Pack) Website: KTM. com Warranty: 4 yrs., unltd. miles Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse V-Twin, DOHC w / 4 valves per cyl. & Camshift variable valve timing Displacement: 1,350cc Bore x Stroke: 110.0 x 71.0mm Horsepower: 173 hp( factory claim) Torque: 107 lb-ft( factory claim) Transmission: 6-speed, hydraulically actuated slip / assist wet clutch Final Drive: Chain Wheelbase: 62.1 in. Rake / Trail: 25.3 degrees / 4.4 in. Seat Height: 34.6 in. Wet Weight: 547 lb( factory claim) Fuel Capacity: 6.1 gal.
were going to provide me with stability and traction. But because my father often played a gunslinger on Bonanza, I knew I had the requisite DNA to keep pace, so I twisted the throttle. And to my surprise, the 1390 Super Adventure R held its lines beautifully. I felt no pitching or wallowing in the suspension and no uncomfortable give in the tires when I settled into the turns. After a few minutes I was as comfortable on this motorcycle as any other within a street setting. The best part? If I ever fell behind in the turns, I had 173 hp available to swiftly reel the group back in.
So what’ s my final take on the 2026 KTM 1390 Super Adventure R?
I think the title of this article sums it up nicely. More is more. More power, more technology, more off- road capability, more warranty coverage( four years), and most importantly, more fun. I can( and would) take this motorcycle anywhere and have an absolute blast on it. Is it as lightweight and capable in the dirt as a hard enduro off- road platform? Of course not, but if you have some dirt skills, this motorcycle will dance with you at a much higher level than its size and weight would suggest. And when you’ re ready to hit the road, the 1390 Super Adventure R will blast you down the open road for days and days. The Austrians managed to infuse the R with all the qualities to make it a legitimately off- road- capable platform without detracting from the road- going comforts and capabilities we demand when we finally throw the white flag and want off Mr. Toad’ s Wild Ride. Well played, KTM. Well played.
Above: The new 1390 Super Adventure R is the answer to any question you have about adventure riding. Below: On paper, launching a 547-lb street-legal motorcycle like this seems like a bad idea. It’ s not.
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