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Honda Africa Twin vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and 1290 Super Adventure S. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 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, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinKTM 1290 Super Adventure S
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.22.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082 cc1301 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range20.8 kmplN/A km/charge
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
Honda Africa Twin
MT
Rs. 16.02 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
    18.32 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    25.84 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082 cc
    1301 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    310
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    200
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    -
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    -
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically regulated preload
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    3.50 x 19

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    check
    -
    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
    2 Years or 32000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Semi Double Cradle
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    1082 cc
    1301 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    8
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    -
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    92 mm x 81.45 mm
    108 mm x 71 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    -
    Riding Modes
    4
    -
    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
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    -
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    4
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    -
    Traction Control System
    check
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2307 mm
    -
    Width
    963 mm
    -
    Height
    1523 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1557 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    223 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Adventure
    -
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    849 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    220 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Aggresively priced
    • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
    • Engine offers strong mide range
    • 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

    Africa Twin comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, 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

    Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Owner Reviews

    • Africa Twin Review
    • 1290 Super Adventure S Review
      • R
        Rohit
        3 Year ago
        4.0
        sales and service reach needs to be increased.
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      • VS
        Vijay Soni
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
        Likes (2)
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      • MK
        Manoj Kumar
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
        Likes (3)
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