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BMW R 1300 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1300 GS or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1300 GS and 1290 Super Adventure S. BMW R 1300 GS Price starts at Rs.20.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1300 GS is 2 cylinder, 1300 cc Engine can generate 145 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 1300 GS provides a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW R 1300 GS is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

R 1300 GS vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key HighlightsBMW R 1300 GSKTM 1290 Super Adventure S
PriceRs.20.95 LakhRs.22.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity1300 cc1301 cc
Power145 bhp @ 7750 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range21 kmplN/A km/charge
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BMW R 1300 GS Pro bike
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Rs. 20.95 Lakh
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S STD bike
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Rs. 22.75 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
23.80 Lakh
Price Breakup
25.84 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.6
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Fuel Tank Capacity
19 Litres
23 Litres
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
1301 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
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Front Wheel Size
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200
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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Wheel Type
Alloy
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Front Suspension
Central Shock Absorber
WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active
Rear Suspension
Single-sided Swingarm
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
Front Type
Disc
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Rear Type
Disc
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Tubeless Tyres
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Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
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Fuel level guage
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5.7 liters /100 km
Gear Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
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Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Year
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
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Frame Type
Two-part frame consisting of main frame bolted rear frame
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Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
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Ignition
CDI
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Engine Capacity
1300 cc
1301 cc
Engine Type
Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
No. of Cylinders
2
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Battery Capacity
0.12 kwh
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Top Speed
255 kmph
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Bore x Stroke
106.5 x 73 mm
108 mm x 71 mm
Cooling type
Air/Liquid Cooled
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Max Power
145 bhp @ 7750 rpm
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Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)
21 kmpl
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Motor Power
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118 kW (160 hp) @ 9000 rpm
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 gears

Comfort & Convenience

Call/SMS Alerts
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Front Storage Box
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Low Battery Indicator
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Low Oil Indicator
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Pillion Backrest
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Pillion Footrest
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Riding Modes
Eco Rain Road Enduro
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Service Reminder Indicator
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Under Seat Storage
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GPS & Navigation
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Console Type
Digital
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Engine Kill Switch
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Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Start Type
Electric start
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USB Charger Port
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Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
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Hazard Warning Indicator
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Hazard Warning Switch
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Radial Tyres
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Pass Light
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Pillion Grabrail
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Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
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Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
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Traction Control System
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2212 mm
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Width
1000 mm
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Height
1406 mm
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Wheelbase
1518 mm
1557 mm
Ground Clearance
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223 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 Litres
23 Litres
Body Type
Adventure bike
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Seat Height
850 mm
849 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
237 kg
220 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1300 GS and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Safety

R 1300 GS comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. 1290 Super Adventure S has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

BMW R 1300 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 1300 GS has a 19 Litres fuel tank with 1406 mm seat height. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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