BMW R 1250 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and KTM 1290 Super Duke 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 Duke R Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 135,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Duke 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 135,800 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Price
Variant	BMW R 1250 GS Standard	1290 Super Duke R Standard
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 GS reviews	4.38 1290 Super Duke 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	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Maximum Power	134 hp	174.3 hp
Displacement	1254 cc	1301 cc

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

DP RM 27,200 Installment : RM 1,586 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.59/5 32 reviews	4.38/5 16 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	Usable and fun in a wide range of circumstances I got a chance to test the KTM 1290 Super Duke R against its sibling, and my verdict is definitive. In my opinion, KTM has done a wonderful job in... Read More F faizin Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Duke 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	Unmatchable Performance LED headlights and taillights Cost-effective price point Read More
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	Fewer choices for design and colour No integrated navigation system No anti-theft-alarm system Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	174.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	18.0 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition Engine, Liquid Cooled
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	140 Nm
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	Euro 4
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	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	--
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil Lubrication

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Super Sport
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	835 mm
Wheel Base	--	1482 mm
Dry Weight	--	195 kg
Ground Clearance	--	141 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Ignition System	--	Electronic

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	WP Monoshock
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	USD Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	156 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	125 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V, 11.2 Ah
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	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Sport, Rain, Track
Shutter Lock	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off
Traction Control	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Optional Optional
Central Locking	--	Optional Optional
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
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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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	Trellis Trellis
Chrome Garnish	--	No
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel