Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 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 Adventure comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S's 1301 cc, producing 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 160 PS @ 8750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 21 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure versus 17.5 kmpl for the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S. 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 + liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Type | Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° |
| Power | 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 160 PS @ 8750 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 140 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 23 L |
| Mileage | 21 kmpl | 17.5 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 269 | 250 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 849/869 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc 285 mm Caliper - Rear 2 Piston | Disc 267 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 - ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 170/60 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED Headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital | Scratch-resistant 7-inch TFT display |
| Color Options | Racing red solid paintTriple BlackRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic Matte | Orange |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | (Racing Red) | 2575000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Triple Black | 2690000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels GS Trophy | 2715000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Option 719 | 2930000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 2273900 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
