BMW R 1250 GS
BMW R 1250 GS
Standard
RM 127,500
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Standard
RM 137,800
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KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
Standard
RM 140,800
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BMW R 1250 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Comparison

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

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Maximum Power 134 hp 158 hp 172 hp
Displacement 1254 cc 1301 cc 1301 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.59/5
32 reviews
4.54/5
13 reviews
4.38/5
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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    J
    Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 GS
  • Ideal version of sport tourer from KTM brand

    I might have rode ample of KTM bikes in past, but riding something as versatile and fast as ktm 1290-super-duke-gt in itself is a highly enriching...

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    S
    Sarah Dec 03, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

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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High-tech electronic features

Excellent ergonomics

Eye-catchy design and looks

Integrated ABS

Cost-effective among competitors

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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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Non-height adjustable seats

Ride navigation not integrated

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1254 cc 1301 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 134 hp 158 hp 172 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 141 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 --
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4 --
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Super Sport
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 849 mm 835 mm
Ground Clearance -- 223 mm 141 mm
Dry Weight -- 220 kg --
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size R19 R19 R17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17 R17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 170/60 R17 170/60 R17 190/55 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 R19 120/70 R19 120/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swingarm WP SAT Shock absorber WP SAT Shock absorber
Front Suspension Central Spring Strut WP SAT USD WP USD
Suspension Travel(Rear) 200 mm 200 mm 156 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) 190 mm 200 mm 125 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, Offroad Street, Sport, Offroad Street, Sport Street, Sport
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
Central Locking -- No No
Engine Check Warning -- Yes Yes
Traction Control -- Yes --
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No No
Side Reflectors -- Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- -- Yes
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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
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes Yes
Navigator -- No No
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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 space Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space
Body Frame Material -- Steel Steel Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish -- -- No

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 --

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

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