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P82 RIDE REVIEW I 2026 KTM 1390 SUPER ADVENTURE R That's where I spent most of my time, switch- ing only back to Sport mode on the tarmac because it allowed me to use cruise control. The electronics package has been expanded signifi- cantly compared to earlier generations of KTM's adventure bikes. That massive eight-inch TFT touchscreen display dominates the center of the cockpit, presenting navigation information, ride settings, and connectivity features in a cleaner, easier-to-understand way than ever before. Riders can link their phones through KTM's Connectivity system if they wish for stuff like calls and music control, but you don't have to pair your phone to access maps, which can be downloaded for the region you're riding and ac - cessed offline. The only thing is that it won't give you access to live traffic information, but if that doesn't bother you, being able to use maps in the middle of nowhere with zero phone signal is a big plus for real ADV riders. Additional electronics include cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring and keyless ignition. If you start really up-spec'ing the 1390, you can get the radar that enables adaptive cruise con- trol and forward-collision warnings. Despite KTM's penchant for selling aftermar- ket add-ons, the base machine is incredible. There are very, very few things the 1390 doesn't do exceptionally well, from tight, walking-pace dirt corners to 80-mph tarmac sweepers and everything in between. It's highly unlikely you're going to spend over $21K to get one of these in your garage without going for the Tech Pack, and at least then you'll have everything KTM throws at the 1390 at your disposal. It's also highly unlikely you actually need a 1390 to do any of the riding we've done. The company's 890 Adventure R will do it all and for a much lower price, but that's kind of missing the point. The 1390 is the biggest off-road beast you can buy, and its size means you're extremely comfort- able and have more power than anyone could reasonably use. That makes it a fantastic touring machine—although you'll probably go for the 1390 Adventure S if that's your jam—but being able to traverse all manners of terrain like you can on the 1390 R makes for a very compelling argument. CN 2026 KTM 1390 SUPER ADVENTURE R ($21,649) Engine 75° V-twin Valvetrain 8-valve, DOHC Capacity 1350cc Bore and Stroke 110mm x 71mm Compression Ratio 13.0:1 Cooling System Liquid Fuel Delivery Keihin EFI, 54mm throttle bodies Clutch PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated Transmission 6-speed Horsepower (claimed) 173 hp @ 9500 rpm Torque (claimed) 106.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm Frame Chrome-moly steel, powdercoated Front Suspension 48mm WP Xplor Fork; fully adjustable Rear Suspension WP Xplor shock with PDS; fully adjustable Front-Wheel Travel 9.4 in. Rear-Wheel Travel 9.4 in. Front Brake Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston radial mount Brembo calipers; Cornering ABS Rear Brake 267mm disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper; Cornering ABS Front Tire Dunlop Trailmax Raid 90/90-21 in. Rear Tire 150/70-18 in. Rake 25.2° Trail 4.4 in. Wheelbase 62 in. Ground Clearance 9.5 in. Seat Height 34.6 in. Fuel Capacity 6.1 gal. Weight (wet, claimed) 509.2 lbs.