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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS Adventure and 1290 Super Adventure S. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.22.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a N/A cylinder, 1301 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS Adventure provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is available in 4 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

R 1250 GS Adventure vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GS AdventureKTM 1290 Super Adventure S
PriceRs.22.50 LakhRs.22.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc1301 cc
Power134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range14 kmplN/A km/charge
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Pro bike
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
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Rs. 22.50 Lakh
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S STD bike
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
STD
Rs. 22.75 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    25.56 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    25.84 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    5.0
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    30 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1254 cc
    1301 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    305
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    -
    200
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    42
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    42
    -
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    -
    Front Suspension
    BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut"
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active
    Rear Suspension
    Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically regulated preload
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R19
    3.50 x 19
    Rear Tyre Size
    170/60 - R17
    5.00 x 17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    5.7 liters /100 km
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    -
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or Unlimited km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    1254 cc
    1301 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
    2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Battery Capacity
    0.144 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    102.5 mm x 76 mm
    108 mm x 71 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air/Liquid Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Max Power
    134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
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    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    NO
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    -
    Riding Modes
    3
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    -
    Radial Tyres
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    -
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    3
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    -
    Traction Control System
    check
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2270 mm
    -
    Width
    980 mm
    -
    Height
    1460 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1504 mm
    1557 mm
    Ground Clearance
    185 mm
    223 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    30 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.78 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Adventure
    -
    Seat Height
    890 mm
    849 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    268 kg
    220 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Powerful 1,301cc engine with 190 PS of power
    • A high-tech 7-inch TFT instrument cluster with a plethora of information and tun-by-turn navigation support
    • A full suite of safety features with Cornering TCS, Switchable ABS, Cornering ABS, TPMS & more
    • Optional Rally Pack and Tech Pack with more features
    • Adaptive Cruise Control with 5 stage distance setting
    • 4 Different ride modes Rain, Street, Offroad, and Rally
    • WP Semi-Active suspension with 3-stage damping mode
    • Adjustable rider seat and windshield
    • 23-litre fuel tank for long riding
    Cons
    • The pricing is exceptionally high
    • This is more of a road-friendly bike and comes with road-bias tyres
    • Heavy weight can make it difficult to manage at low speed
    • The maintenance of premium components will result in high maintenance cost
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    Safety

    R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. 1290 Super Adventure S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Transmission

    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Owner Reviews

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      • Lk
        Lalu krisani
        08 Jun 2025
        5.0
        Bike is good, for travel, tour and for fun. Enjoyable by riding it. Most of the people have bought. Love to ride bikes, and travel through the world.
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        Sumit Biswas
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        This bike amazing & wonderful design i love it.
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      • S
        Santanu
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        Amazing bike. I don't own this bike but i had taken a test ride. I will own this bike very soon.
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