KTM has finally unveiled the long-awaited 1390 Super Adventure S EVO. As the most advanced Adventure from KTM, the new Super Adventure has not only raised the bar in the segment, but dealt a blow to the rest of the playing field, according to the Austrians. With a top power of 173 hp and 145 Nm of torque, we understand that.
It was a matter of time before KTM, following the 1390 Super Duke R, also provided the Super Adventure with the new 1390 V-twin. Don’t let that figure fool you, it says nothing at all about the engine capacity at KTM. The 1390 Super Adventure has a displacement of 1,350cc, which is an increase of 49cc compared to the 1,301cc V-twin of the 1290 Super Adventure, which KTM has achieved by increasing the bore from 108 to 110 mm.
That’s not the only thing KTM has adjusted to the engine. The big V-twin is now equipped with variable valve timing, baptized by KTM CAMSHIFT, which is applied to the intake valves. At low revs, the intake camshafts have reduced timing and lift, meaning they are open for a shorter period of time. At 6,500 rpm the camshaft shifts sideways and the valve is open for longer with greater lift. According to KTM, this sliding takes only 3.5 milliseconds.
KTM claims a top power of 173 hp at 9,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm at 8,000 rpm. For an Allroad! Sure, especially here in the Netherlands, with all the 30- and 60-km zones and the associated speed bump terror, it’s of no use at all (although those speed bumps do invite wheelies, but you don’t get that from us), but it is super cool.
The 1390 Super Adventure S EVO is the first model from Mattighofen to be equipped with the previously announced semi-automatic transmission. The completely new Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) was tested by Johnny Aubert earlier this year during the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo and, according to KTM, is one of the most innovative engine block developments in recent years.
The AMT gives you the choice of manual shifting via paddles on the steering wheel or a shift pedal, or automatic transmission, where the shift pattern is linked to the driving mode. Unlike the Yamaha AMT, KTM uses a Rekluse centrifugal clutch, in this article we have already discussed the KTM AMT in detail.
KTM has equipped the 1390 Super Adventure S EVO with a new 8″ large TFT color touchscreen, which is mounted in portrait orientation. The 8″ touchscreen is equipped with inductive technology, making it easy to operate even with thick winter gloves, while an innovative anti-reflex, anti-fingerprint and anti-glare coating improves overall readability.
The new display gives you access to the driving modes and the arsenal of driving aids. Just sit back and relax: in addition to the well-known driving modes Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad and Custom 1, there are optional driving modes Rally and Custom 2 and 3. The driving modes influence the cornering ABS, the MTC traction control, HHC Hill Hold Control, throttle response, engine braking and the spring adjustment of the WP semi-active suspension for both the compression and rebound damping and the spring preload. And if you can’t get by with the standard settings, everything can of course be adjusted to your own scent and taste.
For those who are not enough, KTM has equipped the 1390 Super Adventure S EVO with the 5th generation Bosch radar sensor, which controls, among other things, the adaptive cruise control. The ACC also includes Brake Assist, Collision Warning and Distance Warning and in combination with the AMT it also has ACC Stop & Go. When activated, the system stops the engine when traffic is at a standstill and resumes driving when traffic starts moving again.
The 2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO will be available in early 2025. It is not yet known how much it will cost.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.