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BMW R 1200 GS
BMW R 1200 GS
Standard
RM 91,900
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
Standard
RM 143,800
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BMW R 1200 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1200 GS and KTM 1290 Super Adventure R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1200 GS priced at RM 91,900 while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 143,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R engine displacement is 1301 while the BMW R 1200 GS houses a 1170 engine.

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Overview: R 1200 GS vs 1290 Super Adventure R

Brand BMW Malaysia KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 91,900 RM 143,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Price
Variant BMW R 1200 GS Standard 1290 Super Adventure R Standard
User Rating 4.33 R 1200 GS reviews 4.55 1290 Super Adventure R reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1170 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 125 hp 158 hp

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DP RM 28,800 Installment : RM 1,679 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.33/5
3 reviews
4.55/5
11 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Perfect for light off-roading

    I've owned every GS model produced by BMW and have ridden them on different occasions. When BMW launched the R 1250 GS, I got stunned to see the...

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    Douglas Jul 19, 2023 for BMW R 1200 GS
  • One of the most unapologetic motorcycles

    I really love the fact that bikes like the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R exist in the market. It’s one of the most unapologetic motorcycles I have...

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    S
    Samuel Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Engine & Performance

Displacement 1170 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 125 hp 158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 20.0 L 23 L
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke 101 mm x 73 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Emission Control Euro 3 --
Maximum Torque 125 Nm 138 Nm
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Alternator 580 W --
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 --
Clutch Type oil lubricated Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Engine Type Air/Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Flat Twin Engine, DOHC 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System Air/Liquid-Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Lubrication System Oil Lubricated Forced Oil
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm --
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1450 mm --
Length 2210 mm --
Width 953 mm --
Kerb Weight 238 kg --
Gross Weight 450 kg --
Seat Height 850 mm 880 mm
Wheel Base 1507 mm --
Dry Weight -- 221 kg
Ground Clearance -- 242 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Reserve 4.0 L --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Ignition System -- Twin Ignition
Fuel Supply System -- Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber
Suspension Travel(Rear) 200 mm 220 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) 190 mm 220 mm
Front Suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever WP XPLOR-USD

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size R19 R21
Rear Tyre 170/60 R17 150/70 ZR18
Front Tyre 120/70 R19 90/90 ZR21
Tyre Type Radial Runflat
Rear Wheel Size R17 R18

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity 11.8 Ah --

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Speedometer Analog Analog Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No No
Tachometer Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Two Section Two Section Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment Yes --
Chrome Garnish -- No
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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No Yes
Height Adjustable Seats No No

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