BMW F 450 GS
BMW F 450 GS
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
Standard
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BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Overview: F 450 GS vs 1290 Super Adventure R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 420 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 48 hp 158 hp

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 420 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 48 hp 158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 L 23 L
Top Speed 165 kmph --
Bore X Stroke 72 mm x 51.6 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Engine Type In-line 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Clutch Type Multi-Plate Wet Wet, Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque 43 Nm 138 Nm
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valve Configuration DOHC --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
RPM at Maximum Power 8750 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6750 rpm --
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Dry Weight 165 kg 221 kg
Length 2160 mm --
Seating Capacity 2 2
Kerb Weight 177 kg --
Width 869 mm --
Gross Weight 345 kg --
Seat Height 845 mm 880 mm
Ground Clearance 115 mm 242 mm
Height 1210 mm --
Wheel Base 1465 mm --
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Electronic Twin Ignition
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System PGM-FI Fuel Injection

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber
Suspension Travel(Front) 180 mm 220 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) 180 mm 220 mm
Front Suspension USD Telescopic Fork WP XPLOR-USD

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Runflat
Rear Wheel Size R17 R18
Front Wheel Size R19 R21
Front Tyre -- 90/90 ZR21
Rear Tyre -- 150/70 ZR18

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Stability Control Yes --
Traction Control Yes --
Riding Modes Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Advanced Safety Features -- Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator Yes No
Display Screen Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
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Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet -- Yes
Adjustable Headlights -- Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings Yes Yes
Body Frame Type Bridge-type Bridge-type Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish -- No

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control -- Yes
Height Adjustable Seats -- No

BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R FAQs

Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between F 450 GS vs 1290 Super Adventure R?

The F 450 GS comes with a ground clearance of 115 mm , on the other hand the 1290 Super Adventure R comes with a ground clearance of 242 mm , hence the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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