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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
Pro
Rs. 22.50 Lakh
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S STD bike
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
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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
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
-
Front Wheel Size
-
200
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42
-
Wheel Type
Spoke
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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
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine
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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
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Width
980 mm
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Height
1460 mm
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Wheelbase
1504 mm
1557 mm
Ground Clearance
185 mm
223 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 Litres
23 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.78 Litres
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Body Type
Adventure
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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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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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

  • R 1250 GS Adventure Review
  • 1290 Super Adventure S Review
    • 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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    • SB
      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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