2017: 1290 ADVENTURE S & 1290 ADVENTURE R. The year 2017 saw the introduction of four new models to the range, led by the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and KTM 1290 Super Adventure R. These took the best of KTM’s electronic developments, adding a TFT display, Quickshifter+, full LED headlight with integrated cornering function and the option of 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Photo Gallery. Although some of its weight loss is due to carrying .5-gallon less fuel, the 1290 Super Duke R is about 15 pounds lighter, handles better and offers the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R – Road Test Review. By. Greg Drevenstedt - July 14, 2015. Powered by a 999cc version of the LC8 V-twin also found in the 950/990/1190 Adventure, 950 Supermoto and The 1090 and 1290 S are the more road-biased models, while the R derivatives – with the same capacity – offer different equipment and are aimed at the true off-road adventurer. In the saddle. The 1290 R develops 118 kW at 8 750 r/min and 140 N.m at 6 750 r/min from its 1 301 cm 3 V twin-cylinder engine. The large 6,5-inch, full-colour TFT sc6Av92.