BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 R or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 R and 1290 Super Adventure S. BMW S 1000 R Price starts at Rs.19.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 R is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 162.26 bhp @ 11000 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, S 1000 R provides a mileage of 15.6 kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW S 1000 R is available in 3 colours & 6 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
S 1000 R vs 1290 Super Adventure S
Key Highlights | BMW S 1000 R | KTM 1290 Super Adventure S |
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Price | Rs.19.00 Lakh | Rs.22.75 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1301 cc |
Power | 162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm | N/A |
Mileage/Range | 15.6 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
S 1000 R specifications | 1290 Super Adventure S specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 21.74 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.84 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.1 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres | 23 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 999 cc | 1301 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
S 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 1290 Super Adventure S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 320 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 200 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Wheel Type | Alloy | - |
Front Suspension | Upside-dowtelescopiforwitdiameteo1.8?sprinpreload | WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active |
Rear Suspension | Aluminum swingarm& central shock absorber | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically
regulated preload |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 3.50 x 19 |
Instrumentation
S 1000 R Instrumentation | 1290 Super Adventure S Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | 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
S 1000 R Exterior | 1290 Super Adventure S Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
S 1000 R Warranty | 1290 Super Adventure S Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
S 1000 R Body & Suspension | 1290 Super Adventure S Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine | - |
Engine & Transmission
S 1000 R Engine & Transmission | 1290 Super Adventure S Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Type | Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine& Four Valves per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts | 2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75 |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | - |
Battery Capacity | 0.096 kwh | - |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 80 mm x 49.7 mm | 108 mm x 71 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
Configuration | Four Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled | - |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Comfort & Convenience
S 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | 1290 Super Adventure S Comfort & Convenience | |
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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
S 1000 R Safety | 1290 Super Adventure S Safety | |
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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
S 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | 1290 Super Adventure S Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2090 mm | - |
Width | 812 mm | - |
Height | 1115 mm | - |
Wheelbase | 1450 mm | 1557 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 223 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres | 23 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 Litres | - |
Body Type | Super Bike | - |
Seat Height | 830 mm | 849 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 199 kg | 220 kg |
Pros & Cons
S 1000 R Pros & Cons | 1290 Super Adventure S Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 R and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Safety
S 1000 R comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . 1290 Super Adventure S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
BMW S 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.
Dimensions
BMW S 1000 R has a 16.5 Litres fuel tank with 1115 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 S 1000 R?
The on-road price of BMW S 1000 R is Rs. 21.74 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. 25.84 Lakh in New Delhi.