BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS priced at RM 143,500 while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 137,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S engine displacement is 1301 while the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS houses a 1254 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 143,500	RM 137,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price
Variant	R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS Standard	1290 Super Adventure S Standard
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS reviews	4.54 1290 Super Adventure S 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
Maximum Power	134 hp	158 hp
Displacement	1254 cc	1301 cc

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Photo Comparision

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS Slant Front View Full Image

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS Fuel Tank View

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS Engine View

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Edition 40 Years GS Images

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Slant Front View Full Image

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Slant Rear View Full Image

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Right Side Viewfull Image

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.59/5 32 reviews	4.54/5 13 reviews
User Review Comparison	Epitomizing fuel economy for value-based tag After touring on the city roads for a couple of days, I took this bike to the off-road trails of the Cameron Highlands. This was my first trail ride... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 GS	Blends adventure-touring elements with aggressive aesthetics KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has a stylish design. It blends functional adventure-touring elements with aggressive aesthetics. The fuel tank design has... Read More H Humaid Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Powerful engine Great touring abilities Read More
Things we don't like	--	Mammoth size and power not for beginner riders A large turning radius can be cumbersome for city riding Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	30 L	23 L
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Wet, Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Emission Control	Euro 5	--
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	138 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Gross Weight	485 kg	--
Height	1460 mm	--
Length	2270 mm	--
Dry Weight	217 kg	220 kg
Width	980 mm	--
Kerb Weight	268 kg	--
Wheel Base	1504 mm	--
Seat Height	890 mm	849 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	--	223 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	WP SAT Shock absorber
Suspension Travel(Rear)	220 mm	200 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	210 mm	200 mm
Front Suspension	--	WP SAT USD

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	170/60 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel