T he latest Super Adventure breaks cover with the new R model scoring a similar set of updates to the S model , but without the active cruise control that headlined its roadfocused sibling ’ s reveal last month . “ For KTM , ‘ R ’ stands for ‘ Rally ’ and ‘ Racing ’ so with the new KTM 1290 Super Adventure R we really feel in our element ,” says KTM ’ s product manager , Joachim Sauer . The new 1290 Super Adventure R gets all-new bodywork to provide better rider ergonomics while also allowing the bike to hold the fuel in the tank as low as possible . The result of this is meant to be both a lower centre of gravity as well as a more agile bike . The steering head has also been moved back by 15mm , re-locating the front section of the engine and introducing a slightly longer , new diecast open-lattice swingarm for a greater depth of feeling under acceleration . KTM says its engineers have analysed and trimmed every centimetre of the new bodywork in order to provide the right thickness and the optimal rider-bike contact . As they say , these bikes are ” Ready to Race ” despite being true heavyweights in the adventure world . Like the chassis , the subframe has also been redesigned and is topped with a sporty stepped seat which is tall at 880mm , but this should be offset somewhat by the seat ’ s slim dimensions . WP has provided top-notch suspension for the R model , with the fully-adjustable 48mm front forks featuring an impressive 220mm of travel