KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2017 User Manual

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 144
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 142)
K00819-10
Main work
–
Loosen nut
1
.
–
Loosen nuts
2
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
3
on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 40… 45 mm (1.57… 1.77 in)
Turn adjusting screws
3
on the left and right so that the markings on the left and
right chain adjusters
4
are in the same position relative to reference marks
C
. The
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The upper part of the chain must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should check the setting at different chain
positions.
–
Tighten nuts
2
.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
4
are resting against adjusting screws
3
.
–
Tighten nut
1
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
Thread greased
Info
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned through 180°.
Finishing work
– Remove the vehicle from the center stand. ( p. 138)

KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2017 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement	1301 cc
Bore x Stroke	108 mm x 71 mm
Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP USD Ø 48 mm
Front Wheel	2.50 x 21"
Rear Wheel	4.50 x 18"
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	150/70-18
Seat Height	890 mm
Ground Clearance	250 mm
Fuel Capacity	23 liters
Dry Weight	217 kg
Power	118 kW (160 hp) @ 8, 750 rpm
Torque	140 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI
Frame	Chromoly steel trellis frame, powder coated
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brake	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston radial fixed caliper
Rear Brake	Brembo two-piston caliper, 267 mm disc
ABS	Bosch 9ME Combined-ABS
Wheelbase	1580 mm