Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the KTM 250 ADVENTURE side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the KTM 250 ADVENTURE's 249.07 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 31 PS @ 9250 respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 38 kmpl for the KTM 250 ADVENTURE. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 249.07 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 31 PS @ 9250 |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 25 Nm @ 7250 |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 14.5 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 38 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 176 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 825 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | 320 mm Disc with Radially Mounted Caliper |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, 200mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | 240 mm Disc with Floating Caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps) |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 100/90 - 19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 130/80 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED Projector Low Beam -24W at 13.5V & High beam -30W at 13.5V + Auxiliary lamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Ceramic WhiteElectronic Orange |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | STD | 245984 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |









