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2013KTM 1190 Adventure

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The 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure is a versatile middleweight adventure tourer designed for riders seeking a balance of on-road performance and off-road capability. Its 1195cc twin-cylinder engine delivers 147 horsepower with a 6-speed transmission, making it ideal for long-distance travel across varied terrain. Known for its refined handling and practical design, it suits experienced adventure riders tackling both highway miles and challenging backcountry routes.

Capacity: 1195.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 212.0 kg
Seat height: 860 mm
Power: 147.5 HP (108.5 kW)

⇄ Compare with another bike All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (1)

Other years 2013 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail72%

Cornering82%

City riding60%

Daily riding68%

Touring88%

Two-up75%

Track55%

Best for: Built as a versatile long-distance adventure tourer, it excels at devouring highway miles and tackling light-to-moderate off-road terrain with equal confidence.
Built for: It has the character of a muscular, torque-rich V-twin adventure bike that rewards confident, assertive riding on open roads and gravel alike.
Not ideal for: It is not the ideal choice for a beginner rider or someone seeking a lightweight, nimble machine for tight city commuting.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 860mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1195.0 ccm
Power: 147.5 HP (108.5 kW)
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6958 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 105.0 x 69.0 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Lubrication system: Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1560 mm
Seat height: 860 mm
Dry weight: 212.0 kg
Wet weight: 230.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.00 litres
Ground clearance: 220 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front suspension: WP Suspension Up Side Down
Rear suspension: WP Suspension monoshock
Front wheel travel: 190 mm
Rear wheel travel: 190 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 267 mm

Other

Color options: Grey/white/orange, grey/orange
Comments: Small windscreen

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2013	2014	2015	2016
Capacity	1195 cc	1195 cc	1195 cc	1195 cc
Dry weight	212 kg	212 kg	212 kg	212 kg
Seat height	860 mm	860 mm	860 mm	860 mm
Fuel capacity	23 L	23 L	23 L	23 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSNov 2016 · 16V854000

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.

Risk: If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

These recalls cover some 2013 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all KTM recalls →