KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs BMW R 1300 GS

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and the BMW R 1300 GS. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is cheaper, retailing at Rs 2,273,900 whereas the BMW R 1300 GS sells at Rs 2,324,923. The BMW R 1300 GS has the smaller engine here, at 1300cc, producing 158bhp and , while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is powered by a 1301cc engine which produces 145bhp and . The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has a claimed mileage of 17.5 kmpl and the BMW R 1300 GS has a claimed mileage of 21kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
2,273,900
Ex-Showroom Price
2,324,923
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 1,301 cc 1,300 cc
Weight 250 kg 237 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 23 litres 19 litres
BHP 158 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 145 bhp @ 7,750 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 19 inch 19 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 23 litres 19 litres
Ground Clearance 223 mm --
Kerb Weight 250 kg 237 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 5 litres 4 litres
Seat Height 869 mm 850 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,557 mm 1,518 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 50,000 km Unlimited km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 3 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12V, 11.2Ah 12 V / 10 Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 13.1 13.3 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air/Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 1,301 cc 1,300 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 158 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 145 bhp @ 7,750 rpm
Max Torque 140 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 17.5 kmpl 21 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- --
Riding Modes Sport, Street, Rain and Off-Road Eco, Rain, Road and Enduro
Riding Range 402.5 km 399 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 230 kmph 225 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Shaft Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- --
1st Service (km) -- --
2nd Service (Days) -- --
2nd Service (Kms) -- --
3rd Service (Days) -- --
3rd Service (Kms) -- --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular Space Frame Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame
Front Suspension WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm Central Shock Absorber
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber Single-sided Swingarm
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Ride-by-Wire, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC) Hill Start Control (HSC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM), Keyless Ride
Automatic Start Stop No --
Average Fuel Consumption Yes --
Average Speed Yes Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Distance to Empty Yes No
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation Map Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock -- --
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter -- Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator -- --
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start No --
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist -- --
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