2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
215 kg / 473.9 lbs
2025 Honda XL750 Transalp 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Adventure SHonda XL750 Transalp
Dimensions
Seat Height860 mm / 33.5 in850 mm / 33.4 in
Wheelbase1560±15 mm / 61.4 in1560 mm / 61.4 in
Ground Clearance220 mm / 8.7 in210 mm / 8.2 in
Height-1455 mm / 57.2in
Length-2325 mm / 91.5 in
Width-838 mm / 32.9 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-210
Dry Weight (kg)215-
Dry Weight215 kg / 473.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6 US gal16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Wet Weight-210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Performance
Max Power118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103.7 lb-ft @ 6750rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in755 cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio13.1:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pumpLiquid-cooled
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition-
Fuel Induction2x Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodiesPGM-FI electronic injection
IgnitionSystem contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps-
StarterEletricElectric
Valve Inspection Interval18,600 miles-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBattery: 12V 11.2AH-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operatedWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 5/16" X RingChain
Primary Drive Ratios40:76-
Transmission / Drive6-speed6 speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated Steel diamond
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-active Suspension USD ø 48 mm43 mm Showa SFF-CA
Suspension - RearShock absorber WP Semi-active Suspension PDS MonoshockMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm
Rake-27˚
Steering Head Angle64°-
Trail-111 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in190 mm / 7.4 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System450 watts max.-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm floating disc, Brembo four-piston brake calipers2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston brake caliperSingle 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSBosch 9ME combined ABS, incl. cornering ABS and offroad mode, disengageable2 Channel
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR1990/90-R21 M/C 54H
Tyres - Rear170/60-ZR17150/70-R18 M/C 70H
Wheels-Stainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type