BMW S 1000 XR vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 XR or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 XR and 1290 Super Adventure S. BMW S 1000 XR Price starts at Rs.22.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 XR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 170 bhp power whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a N/A cylinder, 1301 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, S 1000 XR provides a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW S 1000 XR is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
S 1000 XR vs 1290 Super Adventure S
Key Highlights | BMW S 1000 XR | KTM 1290 Super Adventure S |
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Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.22.75 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1301 cc |
Power | 170 bhp | N/A |
Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
S 1000 XR specifications | 1290 Super Adventure S specifications | |
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On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.84 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.7 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 23 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 999 cc | 1301 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
S 1000 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 1290 Super Adventure S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Front Wheel Size | - | 200 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | - |
Front Suspension | USfronforks | WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active |
Rear Suspension | Rear moNo-shock absorber | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically
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Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50 x 19 |
Rear Tyre Size | 190/55 ZR17 | 5.00 x 17 |
Front Type | Dual Disc | - |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 220 mm | - |
Rear Type | Disc | - |
Instrumentation
S 1000 XR Instrumentation | 1290 Super Adventure S Instrumentation | |
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Fuel level guage | Digital | 5.7 liters /100 km |
Tachometer | Digital | - |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
S 1000 XR Exterior | 1290 Super Adventure S Exterior | |
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LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
S 1000 XR Warranty | 1290 Super Adventure S Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years | - |
Body & Suspension
S 1000 XR Body & Suspension | 1290 Super Adventure S Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Aluminium composite bridge frame | - |
Engine & Transmission
S 1000 XR Engine & Transmission | 1290 Super Adventure S Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Type | in-line 4-cylinder engine | 2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75 |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | - |
Battery Capacity | 0.0864 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 253 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 80 X 49.7 mm | 108 mm x 71 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | in-line | - |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | - |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Max Power | 170 bhp | - |
Max Torque | 114Nm @ 9250rpm | 138 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Mileage (Claimed) | 20 kmpl | - |
Comfort & Convenience
S 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience | 1290 Super Adventure S Comfort & Convenience | |
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Console Type | Digital | - |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Handle Type | Single bar | - |
Instrument Console | - | Digital |
Seat Style | Split | - |
Side Stand Indicator | Yes | - |
Start Type | Self Start | - |
USB Charger Port | Yes | - |
Safety
S 1000 XR Safety | 1290 Super Adventure S Safety | |
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Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Brake Assist | No | - |
Power Modes | No | - |
Slipper Clutch | Yes | - |
Traction Control System | Yes | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
S 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity | 1290 Super Adventure S Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2183 mm | - |
Width | 940 mm | - |
Height | 1408 mm | - |
Wheelbase | 1548 mm | 1557 mm |
Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 223 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 23 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | - |
Body Type | Adventure | - |
Seat Height | 850 mm | 849 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 226 kg | 220 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
S 1000 XR Entertainment & Communication | 1290 Super Adventure S Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 XR and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Safety
S 1000 XR comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. 1290 Super Adventure S has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
BMW S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.
Dimensions
BMW S 1000 XR has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1408 mm seat height. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of BMW S 1000 XR?
The on-road price of BMW S 1000 XR is Rs. 25.56 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
The on-road price of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is Rs. 25.84 Lakh in New Delhi.