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BMW R 1250 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS and 1290 Super Adventure S. BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs.20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 GS 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 provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW R 1250 GS is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

R 1250 GS vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GSKTM 1290 Super Adventure S
PriceRs.20.55 LakhRs.22.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc1301 cc
Power134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range15 kmplN/A km/charge
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BMW R 1250 GS STD bike
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Rs. 20.55 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
23.34 Lakh
Price Breakup
25.84 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.5
-
Transmission Type
Manual
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
23 Litres
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1301 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
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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
Alloy
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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
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
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Engine Capacity
1254 cc
1301 cc
Engine Type
Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
No. of Cylinders
2
-
No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Transmission Type
Manual
-
Battery Capacity
0.1416 kwh
-
Top Speed
200 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
102.5 mm x 76 mm
108 mm x 71 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
12.5 : 1
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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
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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
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
-

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
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Hazard Warning Switch
check
-
Radial Tyres
check
-
Pass Light
check
-
Pillion Grabrail
check
-
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
check
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
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Power Modes
3
-
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
-
Traction Control System
check
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2207 mm
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Width
953 mm
-
Height
1430 mm
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Wheelbase
1514 mm
1557 mm
Ground Clearance
185 mm
223 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
23 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.78 Litres
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Body Type
Adventure
-
Seat Height
850 mm
849 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
249 kg
220 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
no
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Excellent brakes
  • LED illumination
  • Ride-by-Wire
  • 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
  • Lack of tyre grip
  • Service and spare part costs.
  • Sticks to the old LCD display.
  • 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 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Safety

R 1250 GS comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System. 1290 Super Adventure S has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

BMW R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 1250 GS has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1430 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 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Owner Reviews

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      Jitendra Chorage
      2 Year ago
      3.7
      Bike look sporty, great mileage but high price
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