BMW R 1250 GS
BMW R 1250 GS
Standard
RM 127,500
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
Standard
RM 143,800
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Standard
RM 137,800
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BMW R 1250 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison

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

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Maximum Power 134 hp 158 hp 158 hp
Displacement 1254 cc 1301 cc 1301 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.59/5
32 reviews
4.55/5
11 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...

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    Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 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

From The Experts

Things we like

Hill Start Control makes slope rides easier

Twin-cylinder boxer engine delivers outstanding performance

Dynamic preload adjustment with ESA

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Powerful engine

Great touring abilities

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Things we don't like

The rear seat height is low

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Mammoth size and power not for beginner riders

A large turning radius can be cumbersome for city riding

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1254 cc 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 134 hp 158 hp 158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 L 23 L 23 L
Engine Type Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine 2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Alternator 3-Phase Alternator, 510 W -- --
Maximum Torque 143 Nm 138 Nm 138 Nm
Bore X Stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm 108 mm x 71 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust Single 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 -- --
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 -- --
No. Of Cylinder 2 2 2
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl -- --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6250 rpm -- --
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm -- --
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil Forced Oil
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4 4
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity 2 2 2
Width 952 mm -- --
Length 2207 mm -- --
Gross Weight 465 kg -- --
Height 1430 mm -- --
Kerb Weight 249 kg -- --
Seat Height 850 mm 880 mm 849 mm
Dry Weight -- 221 kg 220 kg
Ground Clearance -- 242 mm 223 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swingarm WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber WP SAT Shock absorber
Front Suspension Central Spring Strut WP XPLOR-USD WP SAT USD
Suspension Travel(Rear) 200 mm 220 mm 200 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) 190 mm 220 mm 200 mm

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

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

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

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 Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space
Chrome Garnish -- No --
Body Frame Material -- Steel Steel Steel Steel

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

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