BMW R 1250 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and KTM 1290 Super Adventure R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 GS priced at RM 127,500 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 1250 GS houses a 1254 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 127,500 BMW R 1250 GS Price	RM 143,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Price
Variant	BMW R 1250 GS Standard	1290 Super Adventure R Standard
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 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
Maximum Power	134 hp	158 hp
Displacement	1254 cc	1301 cc

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 25,500 Installment : RM 1,490 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

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

Photo Comparision

BMW R 1250 GS Slant Rear View Full Image

BMW R 1250 GS Images

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Right Side Viewfull Image

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Fuel Tank View

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.59/5 32 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	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

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 Read More	--
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	--

Engine & Performance

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

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	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
Dry Weight	--	221 kg
Ground Clearance	--	242 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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