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BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure comparison

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₹ 24.95 Lakh
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BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 1300 GS Adventure Vs 1290 Super Adventure on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 1300 GS Adventure Vs 1290 Super Adventure – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.74 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW R 1300 GS Adventure price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 24.95 Lakh.

SummaryBMW R 1300 GS AdventureKTM 1290 Super Adventure
Price₹ 24.95 Lakh₹ 22.74 Lakh
ManufacturerBMWKTM
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage21.00 KM/L17.50 KM/L
Power145 bhp160.00 bhp
Engine1300.0 CC1301.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

R 1300 GS Adventure Vs 1290 Super Adventure – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure base engine returns 18 KM/L. The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure base returns 21 KM/L.

R 1300 GS Adventure Vs 1290 Super Adventure – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled Twin-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With B2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Engine CC 1300.0 CC1301.0 CC
Engine Power 145160.00
Max Torque 149140.00
Top Speed 200 kmph250 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6-compliantBS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Air/liquid-cooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery Electronic Intake Pipe InjectionKeihin EMS With RBW And Cruise Control, Double Ignition
Starting Mechanism N/AElectric Starter

Dimension and Weight

Length 2212 mm2090 mm
Width 1000 mm831 mm
Height 1406 mm1190 mm
Wheelbase 1518 mmN/A
Ground Clearance N/A223 mm
Kerb Weight 269 kg250 kg
Seat Height 850 mm869 mm
Chassis Type Two-part Frame Consisting Of Main Frame, Bolted Rear FrameChrome-moly Tubular Space Frame, Powder-coated

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 30.0 L23.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4.0 LN/A
Mileage 21.00 KM/L17.50 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 630 km402 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Central Shock AbsorberWP SAT (semi-active Technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 Mm
Rear Suspension Single-sided SwingarmWP SAT (semi-active Technology) Shock Absorber
Front Brake Type Dual Channel ABS DiscDisc
Front Disc/Drum Size 310 mm320 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscDisc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 285 mm267 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 - R19120/70 ZR19
Rear Tyre 170/60 - R17170/60 ZR17
Wheel Type AlloyAlloy

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleDigitalDigital Display
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalDigital
Start MechanismRetrieving Data. Wait A Few SecPush-Button Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorYesYes
Tripmeter Countticktick
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorYesYes
Pillion Seat TypeRetrieving DataSeparate
Remote KeyNoYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
6.5-inch TFT Instrument consolecross-
Bluetooth Connectivitycross-
Dynamic Traction Controlcross-
Engine Braking Controlcross-
wheelie controlcross-
Elegant Design-cross
Fine-Atomising Injectors & Dual Throttle Valves-cross
Heat Management Technology-cross
Modern Instrumentation-cross
Ninja Styling-cross
World's Smallest ABS Unit-cross

Safety Features

Traction ControlYesYes
ABSBMW Motorrad FuYes
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftYesYes

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)YesYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSYesYes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty3 Years3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years3 Years

Additonal Features

Dual Throttle Valves-cross
Race-Derived Clutch Technology & Smoother Shift Feel-cross
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster-cross

Key Features

Six-Axis Sensor Clustercross-

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