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BMW R 18 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and 1290 Super Adventure S. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 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 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

R 18 vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key HighlightsBMW R 18KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
PriceRs.19.90 LakhRs.22.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity1802 cc1301 cc
Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range17.8 kmplN/A km/charge
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BMW R 18 STD bike
BMW R 18
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Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S STD bike
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
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Rs. 22.75 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    22.77 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    25.84 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1802 cc
    1301 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    300
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    42
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    42
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    200
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    46
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    46
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    16
    -
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    -
    Front Suspension
    Telescopifork
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active
    Rear Suspension
    Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
    WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically regulated preload
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R19
    3.50 x 19

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    5.7 liters /100 km
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    -
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or Unlimited km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    1802 cc
    1301 cc
    Engine Type
    Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
    2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    -
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Battery Capacity
    0.31 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    180 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    107.1 mm x 100 mm
    108 mm x 71 mm
    Configuration
    9.6 :1
    -
    Cooling type
    Air/Oil Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Max Power
    89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
    -

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    -
    Riding Modes
    3
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    -
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2440 mm
    -
    Width
    964 mm
    -
    Height
    1232 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1731 mm
    1557 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    223 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    16 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    -
    Seat Height
    690 mm
    849 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    345 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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    Safety

    R 18 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Traction Control System. 1290 Super Adventure S has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Transmission

    BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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        Its 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined.It has Great cruising comfort.
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