BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure or KTM 1390 Super Duke R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS Adventure and 1390 Super Duke R. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.22.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and KTM 1390 Super Duke R Price starts at Rs.22.97 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 1390 Super Duke R is a N/A cylinder, 1350 cc Engine can generate 140 kW power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS Adventure provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and 1390 Super Duke R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is available in 4 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 1390 Super Duke R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
R 1250 GS Adventure vs 1390 Super Duke R
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
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Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.22.97 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1350 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 140 kW |
Mileage/Range | 14 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | 1390 Super Duke R specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 26.09 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 17.5 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1350 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 1390 Super Duke R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | 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 | - | 3.50 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 6.00 17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Cast aluminium wheels |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" | WP APEX-USD 48 mm& semi-active (Gen 3) |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | WP APEX-linkage shock |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | - |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | 1390 Super Duke R Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | - |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | - |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | 1390 Super Duke R Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | 1390 Super Duke R Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | 1390 Super Duke R Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine | Chrome-moly tubular space frame& powder-coated |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | 1390 Super Duke R Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1350 cc |
Engine Type | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine | 2-cylinder& 4-stroke& V 75 degree |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 110 X 71 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | 12.5 : 1 | - |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 140 kW |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | 1390 Super Duke R 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 | - |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | 1390 Super Duke R Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Yes |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Power Modes | 3 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | PASC (TM) slipper clutch& hydraulically actuated |
Traction Control System | Yes | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | 1390 Super Duke R Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2270 mm | - |
Width | 980 mm | - |
Height | 1460 mm | - |
Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1491 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 149 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 17.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | - |
Body Type | Adventure | Sports |
Seat Height | 890 mm | 834 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 268 kg | 200 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | 1390 Super Duke R Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
R 1250 GS Adventure Pros & Cons | 1390 Super Duke R Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System. 1390 Super Duke R has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1390 Super Duke R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. KTM 1390 Super Duke R has seat height and 17.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and KTM 1390 Super Duke R Owner Reviews
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and KTM 1390 Super Duke R FAQs
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 1390 Super Duke R?
The on-road price of KTM 1390 Super Duke R is Rs. 26.09 Lakh in New Delhi.