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KTM 1290 Super Adventure: parts, running costs and service data
Everything we hold on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure in one place — production years 2015–2026, what each service job costs at a shop or in your own garage, the part categories that fit, and a per-year fitment page so listings match your exact generation.
Model at a glance
KTM 1290 Super Adventure — catalog reference data.
| Brand | KTM (Austria) |
|---|---|
| Model | 1290 Super Adventure |
| Class | Adventure |
| Production years | 2015–2026 |
| Model years covered | 12 |
| Newest year with listings | 2026 |
| Part categories matched | 6 |
What the core jobs cost
US reference figures for a adventure-class bike, updated 2026-08-01. Parts scale with class; labour is flat-rate hours at local shop rates.
| Job | Interval | DIY | Independent | Dealer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pad replacement | Every 8,000-20,000 km on the front, roughly double that on the rear | $71 | $145 | $235 |
| Chain and sprocket kit replacement | Every 25,000-35,000 km with good lubrication, far less if neglected | $220 | $365 | $615 |
| Front and rear tire replacement | Rear every 8,000-15,000 km, front roughly double, and always within 5 years of the date code | $380 | $475 | $745 |
| Oil and filter service | Every 5,000-10,000 km, or annually, whichever comes first | $84 | $150 | $240 |
| Battery replacement | Every 3-5 years, shorter in hot climates or with short-trip use | $135 | $185 | $385 |
Parts that fit the 1290 Super Adventure
Category listings for this brand, ordered by what owners of this class buy most.
Pick your model year
Bodywork and some brake and chain parts change between generations, so listings are matched per year.
2015 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
2016 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
2017 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
2018 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
2019 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
2020 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
2021 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
2022 1290 Super Adventure
Fitment and offers
Before you buy parts for this bike
Checks that save a return.
- Confirm the model year, not just the model name — the KTM 1290 Super Adventure spans 12 years in our catalog.
- Bodywork is moulded per generation: a panel from a different year rarely lines up.
- Class matters for consumables: adventure pads, tires and chains are priced above small-commuter equivalents.
- Torque figures on this site are general engineering ranges — your service manual wins.
Go deeper
More KTM 1290 Super Adventure reference on MotoGeneration.
Fitment reference
Chain pitch, pad and fluid specs, service intervals
Repair costs by job
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Torque reference
Fastener ranges by thread size and job
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Parts that fit by year
2026 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Parts, costs and fitment checks
2025 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Parts, costs and fitment checks
2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Parts, costs and fitment checks
2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Parts, costs and fitment checks
2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Parts, costs and fitment checks
2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Parts, costs and fitment checks
What each job costs on a KTM 1290 Super Adventure
brake pads
Easy · about 0.8h shop time
chain and sprockets
Moderate · about 1.5h shop time
tires
Advanced · about 1h shop time
engine oil and filter
Easy · about 0.7h shop time
fork seals
Advanced · about 2.5h shop time
slip-on exhaust
Moderate · about 1h shop time
battery
Easy · about 0.5h shop time
fairing panels
Moderate · about 3h shop time
Part types for a adventure bike
Other adventure models
Reference and live prices
What years was the KTM 1290 Super Adventure made?
Our catalog covers the KTM 1290 Super Adventure from 2015 to 2026 — 12 model years. Parts listings on this site are matched per year because bodywork and some brake and chain components change between generations.
What does it cost to maintain a KTM 1290 Super Adventure?
Working through the five core jobs on this page — brake pads, chain and sprockets, tires, an oil and filter service and a battery — costs roughly $890 in parts if you do them yourself, up to about $2,220 with dealer labour and premium parts. These are US reference figures updated 2026-08-01, spread over several years of riding, not an annual bill.
What parts fit a KTM 1290 Super Adventure?
The adventure-class categories riders buy most for this bike are luggage, crash protection, suspension parts, tires and wheels. Pick your exact model year on the fitment page and the listings narrow to parts sold for that generation.
Is the KTM 1290 Super Adventure expensive to run compared with other bikes?
Part cost on this site scales with bike class: as a adventure model, consumables for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure are priced against that class rather than against a small commuter. Labour hours are the same whatever you ride — the flat-rate hours per job are listed on each cost page.