KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 Vector Template

This KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 vector template reproduces the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 at real scale (1:1) as an editable vector file.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 Vector Template: Overview

Use this KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 vector template as an accurate base for decal kits, vinyl wraps, custom liveries and other graphics on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020. It is made for graphic designers, wrap installers and sticker manufacturers.

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 template covers the first generation of the road-leaning S, the years when KTM’s biggest adventure bike became a sharper tourer with LED cornering lights and a colour dash. Our outlines follow its body panels at real 1:1 scale, so a livery can start from true shapes instead of guesswork.

Every file holds editable vector contours of the body panels at 1:1 scale, in AI, PDF and CorelDRAW formats, with layers grouped by part. It is a starting point for your own design, not a finished artwork ready to print. Designers, wrap installers and sticker makers use it as a precise drawing board.

The panels of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 are tall, wide and crowded with hardware, from lights to pannier mounts. Accurate outlines save hours of trial and error, and they help you decide how bold a graphic can be on a bike that spends most of its life on tarmac.

The template is provided as an editable vector file, compatible with Adobe Illustrator, PDF and CorelDRAW. It is a starting point for your own design work rather than a finished, ready-to-print graphic: a precise outline of the panels that you can use to position decals, plan a wrap layout or prepare a sticker kit at the correct scale. For background on why vector files are the standard for wrap and decal production, see the Adobe comparison of raster and vector formats.

From 2015 to 2020: the family behind the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020

KTM presented the 1290 Super Adventure in 2015 as a high-performance adventure tourer built around a 1,301 cc, 75-degree V-twin with 160 hp. Reference sources add that it brought cruise control to the brand for the first time, and that the press named it best adventure bike of 2015.

For 2017 the line-up was reorganised. The original bike was renamed the 1290 Super Adventure T, and two new versions arrived: the R, equipped for off-road use, and the S, the road-biased model that this page is about. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 keeps 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, semi-active WP suspension and a more road-oriented stance than the R.

Four model years, one generation

This first-generation S runs from 2017 until the redesign of 2021, which brought new bodywork and a revised engine. That makes 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 the four years our outline is named for. We did not verify differences between each model year, so check every detail on the actual bike.

Why does this matter for a designer? A Super Adventure S is a tall bike with large surfaces, and a template drawn from the real parts is far more reliable than an old photograph or a hand sketch, especially if the bike later receives replacement plastics.

The result is a family look that is easy to recognise but hard to draw by eye. Panels flow into each other, and small steps in the surfaces decide where a stripe can run cleanly. Starting from accurate outlines of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 lets you find those steps before the vinyl is printed.

What changed on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020, year by year

The 2017 update and the years after

Coverage of the 2017 S describes a bike that looks mostly unchanged from a distance but differs up close. On the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020, the most visible new part is the LED headlight, with lean-sensitive cornering lights and a central metal ridge that doubles as a heatsink. A colour TFT dash of about 6.5 inches replaced the earlier analogue and LCD clocks, although some sources round it to 6 inches.

Other 2017 changes include a keyless system, a fuel cap that unlocks for a short time after the engine stops, a waterproof phone compartment with a USB socket, a windscreen adjusted by a dial on each side, and an airbox snorkel with chambers that trap water. The engine kept its 160 hp and became Euro 4 compliant.

For 2018, Rider magazine wrote that the S returned unchanged. For 2019 and 2020 we found specification listings that look identical, but no official changelog. Colours and graphics can change from year to year without altering the plastics, and we did not verify which did. Treat each year as something to confirm on the real panels, not as a promise.

A practical way to check the year of the panels on your KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 is to photograph the headlight area and the windscreen mounting, then compare them with the product page. If anything looks different, trust the bike, not the date on the registration papers.

The panels of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020, in plain words

Let us name what you will be decorating. On the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 the front carries the headlight surround and the adjustable windscreen, with the front fender below. Together they set the first impression when the bike is seen head-on.

Along the sides, the tank covers wrap a large fuel tank, listed at about 23 litres in one specification sheet, and they are the biggest smooth surfaces on the bike. Radiator shrouds guide air and frame the V-twin. Below the seat, the side panels hide the electrics and close the lower flank.

• Front fender and headlight surround
• Windscreen area
• Tank covers, left and right
• Radiator shrouds and side panels
• Tail section and rear fender

The tail section and rear fender finish the line, and on a tourer they also meet pannier mounts and a rack, so artwork must respect their cut-outs. Treat this list as typical vocabulary and read the product description for the parts that are actually drawn.

Because the layers are grouped by part, you can concentrate on one panel at a time and then step back to check the whole composition. Photograph each real panel straight on with a ruler beside it before you start, and compare it with the outline.

Livery ideas for a road-going KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020

This S spends its life on motorways, mountain passes and wet city streets, so the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 suits graphics that look refined at speed and rich up close. Large smooth tank covers reward one confident gesture, and the tall front rewards restraint.

Directions to try

• Grand tourer: a two-tone scheme with a single long line from the headlight surround to the tail.
• Stealth: matt black with gloss patterns that only appear when the light moves.
• Orange heritage: a nod to KTM’s adventure past, with white blocks and a dark base.
• Night rider: small reflective accents on the lower panels and the tail.

Think about the stock colour. We did not verify the factory colours of each year, so look at your own plastics first. A new graphic must complement the base rather than fight it: a white band on a dark panel looks deliberate, while a muddy half-tone looks accidental.

Also remember that touring bikes carry luggage. Hard cases and a top box hide parts of the tail, so keep the signature element on the tank covers and the front, where the eye lands.

Do not forget the second glance. A discreet line of text under the edge of a tank cover, or a pattern that appears only when the sun touches a satin surface, gives the bike character without shouting. Owners usually enjoy those details more than any large logo.

From vector outline to cut file for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020

Open the file and rename the layers for your job. On the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 name left and right sides explicitly, and lock each panel once its artwork is final so a stray click cannot move an outline.

Tank covers and fairing parts are large, and they may be wider than your roll of film. Plan joins early: place them on flat areas, away from edges and curves, and add registration marks so the sections align. Extend artwork 3 to 5 mm beyond every contour for bleed, and keep text and faces inside the safe zone.

Agree the colour workflow with your print partner. Most shops expect CMYK with a specific profile and a spot colour reserved for cut paths. Export a flattened proof for the client, and keep a layered master for production.

Print a paper test at actual size, tape it to the bike and look from the front, side and above. It reveals scale errors, misplaced holes and awkward joins long before they cost money.

Finally, keep notes in a hidden layer. On a bike like the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020, a reprint a year later should match the first run exactly.

Before sending files to the plotter, zoom out and look at the whole kit as a set. Do the lines continue across panels? Is the visual weight balanced between left and right? A five-minute review often exposes problems that single-panel work hides.

Vinyl for a long-distance tourer: the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020

Touring means hours of wind, sun, rain and road grit at speed. Choose a quality cast vinyl for the curved areas, such as the front fender and the tank covers, and keep calendered film for flatter panels. Cast film conforms and holds its shape.

A UV-resistant overlaminate protects the print. Satin is a sensible compromise: it hides fine scratches better than gloss and keeps colours livelier than a very flat matt.

Panels near the radiator and engine run warm, so choose films and adhesives rated for the temperatures involved, and test a small piece first. Clean the plastic with isopropyl alcohol, avoid silicone products, and apply from the centre outwards with a squeegee, using only gentle heat where the film must stretch.

Luggage rubs. Panniers, soft bags and straps wear vinyl at contact points, so keep important graphics away from them or add a clear protective film. Wrap edges around the rim when the shape allows, and give the adhesive a full day before the first wash. On a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 that cruises at motorway speed, sealed edges are your best insurance against lifting.

S, R or T? Choosing the right variant and year before you order

The 2017 reorganisation means three related bikes share a family look: the S, the R and the T. They share the V-twin but differ in wheels, screens and equipment, so a template for the S should not be assumed to fit the others. The R, for example, is reported with 21-inch and 18-inch spoked wheels and a much smaller windshield.

Check the headlight unit, the windscreen and the tank covers directly on your bike. Take straight-on photographs with a ruler beside each panel and compare them with the product description before you buy. Compatibility can vary with the exact variant, year and aftermarket parts, and we cannot guarantee that the file fits every bike.

The 2021 redesign introduced new bodywork, so a newer second-generation bike is not the same shape. Replacement plastics from a crash can also differ slightly from the originals. Measure first, order afterwards.

One last note: KTM is a trademark of its owner, and this file is independent, not official and not approved by the manufacturer. It is a drawing aid for your own work, and the final result depends on your design, your material and your skill.

If you plan to sell or modify the bike later, keep your project file and a note of the materials used. A future owner, or your future self, will be grateful for a clear record when a panel needs replacing.

How This Template Is Built

This KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 vector template is rebuilt as a fully editable vector outline from the real panel proportions of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020, rather than a rough tracing or a stretched photo. Working at true 1:1 scale means printers and installers can output panels straight from the file without rescaling, which keeps stripes, sponsor logos and pinstripes aligned exactly where they were designed.

Because the panel outlines are kept as separate, editable shapes, you can turn individual sections on or off while you design and export only the panels you actually need for production. On a vehicle of this kind (adventure or dual-sport bike), the typical panel groups include the tank shrouds, front fender, side panels and tail section. Before printing, always measure a panel on the real vehicle against the file, since small production differences can happen and a quick check avoids a costly reprint.

What You Can Use This Template For

• Adventure bike decal kits
• Tank and panel graphics
• Full or partial vinyl wrap layouts
• Expedition and sponsor branding
• Custom liveries

This KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 vector template suits riders planning a tank, panel or full wrap upgrade, wrap shops quoting jobs sight-unseen, and sticker manufacturers who need a reliable base file instead of starting from photographs. Because the panel outlines are separated rather than merged into one flattened shape, you can isolate a single panel and export only what you need, which saves time when a project only touches part of the vehicle.

Files Included and How to Use Them

After purchase you get an instant digital download of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 vector template in three formats. A typical workflow takes only a few steps:

1. Download the file from your account or order email right after payment.
2. Open the AI, PDF or CorelDRAW version in your vector software.
3. Hide the panels you do not need and place your graphics, logos and colors on the rest.
4. Print one test panel at 1:1 and check it against the real vehicle.
5. Export the final artwork for your printer or cutter.

Printing, Scale and File Notes

Before you print this KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 vector template, remember that it is built at real 1:1 scale, so the safest workflow is to print a single test panel first and lay it against the actual KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020 before committing to a full print run. A short test print is cheap insurance against a wasted roll of vinyl, especially around curved sections.

The vector layers are grouped by panel, which keeps the file manageable if you only need a subset of the panels, useful for a partial wrap, a single panel graphic or a small decal pack. If you run into a fitment question that is not covered here, reach out before you print. We would rather answer a quick question in advance than have you reprint a panel.

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