Brand	BMW Malaysia	BMW Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 127,500 BMW R 1250 GS Price	RM 129,500 BMW S 1000 XR Price	RM 143,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Price
Variant	BMW R 1250 GS Standard	BMW S 1000 XR Standard	1290 Super Adventure R Standard
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 GS reviews	4.38 S 1000 XR reviews	4.55 1290 Super Adventure R reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	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	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

	4.59/5 32 reviews	4.38/5 16 reviews	4.55/5 11 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	Adventure Bike with Superb Performance and Comfort The S 1000 XR feels like a sportbike built for touring, and that’s what makes it so special. I use it for long-distance rides across Malaysia, and... Read More P Panjang Sep 24, 2025 for BMW S 1000 XR	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... Read More S Samuel Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

Things we like	Hill Start Control makes slope rides easier Twin-cylinder boxer engine delivers outstanding performance Dynamic preload adjustment with ESA Read More	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	--
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	--

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

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

Displacement	1254 cc	999 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	162 hp	158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	20 L	23 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	114 Nm	138 Nm
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	80 mm x 49.7 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Top Speed	200 kmph	--	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC	--
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	4	2
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	20 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	9250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	11000 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Electronic	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4	4
Lubrication System	--	--	Forced Oil

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	9 Ah	--

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

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

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No	No
Cruise Control	--	Optional Optional	Yes

BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW S 1000 XR vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Overview: R 1250 GS vs S 1000 XR vs 1290 Super Adventure R