BMW S 1000 RR vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW S 1000 RR and KTM 1290 Super Adventure R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW S 1000 RR priced at RM 108,500 while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 111,321. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R engine displacement is 1301 while the BMW S 1000 RR houses a 999 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 139,500 BMW S 1000 RR Price	RM 143,800 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Price
Variant	BMW S 1000 RR Standard	1290 Super Adventure R Standard
User Rating	4.63 S 1000 RR 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	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	999 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	158 hp

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DP RM 27,900 Installment : RM 1,630 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

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

Photo Comparision

BMW S 1000 RR Slant Front View Full Image

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Right Side Viewfull Image

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Fuel Tank View

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.63/5 16 reviews	4.55/5 11 reviews
User Review Comparison	Pure Superbike Thrill on Malaysian Roads The S 1000 RR is the most exciting motorcycle I’ve ever owned. Its acceleration is brutal yet controlled, and the electronics package ensures... Read More J Jebat Sep 24, 2025 for BMW S 1000 RR	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	The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle Loaded with refined electronic assistance Read More	--
Things we don't like	The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals. Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 L	23 L
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	--
Top Speed	300 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	113 Nm	138 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	13750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Adventure Touring
Wheel Base	1457 mm	--
Width	848 mm	--
Seat Height	824 mm	880 mm
Length	2073 mm	--
Height	1205 mm	--
Kerb Weight	210 kg	--
Dry Weight	175 kg	221 kg
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Ground Clearance	--	242 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Twin Ignition

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	WP XPLOR-USD
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	220 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	220 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Charger Type	No	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	90/90 ZR21
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	150/70 ZR18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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