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.22.74 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 Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.22.74 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1301 cc | 
| Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | N/A | 
| Mileage/Range | 14 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
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Specifications Overview
| R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | 1290 Super Adventure S specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.83 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
| R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 1290 Super Adventure S 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 | Yes | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | - | 200  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| 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
| R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | 1290 Super Adventure S Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | No | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | - | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | 5.7 liters /100 km  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | - | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | 1290 Super Adventure S Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - | 
| LED headlight | Yes | - | 
Warranty
| R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | 1290 Super Adventure S Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | - | 
Body & Suspension
| R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | 1290 Super Adventure S Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine  | - | 
Engine & Transmission
| R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | 1290 Super Adventure S 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 | No | - | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled  | - | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | - | 
| Max Power  | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm  | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | 1290 Super Adventure S Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - | 
| Front Storage Box | No | - | 
| Geo Fencing | NO  | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | - | 
| Riding Modes | 3  | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | - | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | 
Safety
| R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | 1290 Super Adventure S Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 3  | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | - | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | - | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | 1290 Super Adventure S 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
| R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | 1290 Super Adventure S Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - | 
Pros & Cons
| R 1250 GS Adventure Pros & Cons | 1290 Super Adventure S Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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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, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, 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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What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
The on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is Rs. 25.56 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
The on-road price of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is Rs. 25.83 Lakh in New Delhi.
















