2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure Revealed Globally

By Team Torquexpert Thick Brush Stroke

The 1290 Super Adventure R, KTM's premier adventure motorbike, has been unveiled for 2023.

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Red Section Separator The new model year has minor changes in terms of appearance and features but is otherwise mostly unchanged.

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The 1290 Super Adventure R is a tempting package, but it's unlikely that it will soon arrive in India.