| General |
| Year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | CFMoto 1000 MT-X |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 849 mm / 33.4 in | 871 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in | 1524 mm / 60 in |
| Ground Clearance | 223 mm / 8.7 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 222 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 220 | - |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6 US gal | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 222 kg / 489.4 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 9000 rpm | 82.8 kW / 111 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 138 Nm / 101.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 100.9 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @626-speed 50 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 946 cc / cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 108 x 71 mm | 95.2 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | - |
| Engine Management | Keihin EMS with RBW and ACC (adaptive cruise control), double ignition, MTC (lean-angle sensitive, 4 modes, disengageable) | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2x Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodies | Bosch EFI |
| Ignition | System contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps | Pressure lubrication with two oil pumps |
| Starter | Eletric | Electric |
| Valve Inspection Interval | 18,600 miles | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain 525 X Ring | Chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed | 6-speed CF-SC slipper clutch |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated | Tubular steel, aluminum swingarm |
| Suspension - Front | 48 mm WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down forks | KYB, φ48 upside down suspension, preload, compression and damping adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber | KYB, multi-link rear suspension, preload, compression and rebound adjustable |
| Steering Head Angle | 65.3° | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 229 mm / 9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 229 mm / 9 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | 8-inch curved TFT display, CFMOTO Ride App connectivity |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320 mm floating disc, Brembo four-piston brake calipers | 2 x Φ320mm, four-piston caliper, Brembo |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston brake caliper | Φ240mm single disc, single-piston caliper, Brembo |
| ABS | Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode) | BOSCH dual-channel ABS (rear ABS switchable) |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR19 | 90/90 R21 CST |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/60-ZR17 | 150/70 R18 CST |
| Wheels | - | Wire-spoked rims |