KTM 1290 Super Adventure Vs BMW S 1000 RR comparison

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₹ 22.74 Lakh

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure Vs BMW S 1000 RR Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 1290 Super Adventure Vs S 1000 RR 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.

1290 Super Adventure Vs S 1000 RR – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 RR in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.76 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.84 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, KTM 1290 Super Adventure price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.74 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 1290 Super Adventure	BMW S 1000 RR
Price	₹ 22.74 Lakh	₹ 22.76 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	17.50 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	160.00 bhp	206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm bhp
Engine	1301.0 CC	999.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

1290 Super Adventure Vs S 1000 RR – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 RR base engine returns 17 KM/L. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure base returns 18 KM/L.

1290 Super Adventure Vs S 1000 RR – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 RR gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 1290 Super Adventure comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°	4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine
Engine CC	1301.0 CC	999.0 CC
Engine Power	160.00	206.51 Bhp @ 13750 Rpm
Max Torque	140.00	113 Nm @ 11000 Rpm
Top Speed	250 kmph	299 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water/Oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Keihin EMS With RBW And Cruise Control, Double Ignition	Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Starter	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2090 mm	2073 mm
Width	831 mm	848 mm
Height	1190 mm	1205 mm
Wheelbase	N/A	1456 mm
Ground Clearance	223 mm	120 mm
Kerb Weight	250 kg	197 kg
Seat Height	869 mm	824 mm
Chassis Type	Chrome-moly Tubular Space Frame, Powder-coated	Bridge-type Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	23.0 L	16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	17.50 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	402 km	280 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP SAT (semi-active Technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 Mm	Upside-down Telescopic Fork, Diameter 45 Mm, Spring Preload, Rebound And Compression Stages Adjustable
Rear Suspension	WP SAT (semi-active Technology) Shock Absorber	Aluminium Swing Arm, Full Floater Pro, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustable, Adjustable Spring Preload
Front Brake Type	Disc	Twin Disc Brake, Diameter, 4.5 Mm, 4-piston Fixed Caliper (5 Mm M Wheels)
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Disc Brake, Diameter, 1-piston Floating Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	267 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	170/60 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Aluminium Cast Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital Display	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Push-Button Start	Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Separate	Stepped Seat
Remote Key	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Elegant Design		-
Fine-Atomising Injectors & Dual Throttle Valves		-
Heat Management Technology		-
Modern Instrumentation		-
Ninja Styling		-
World's Smallest ABS Unit		-
6.5-inch TFT Instrument console	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	-
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity	-
Dynamic Traction Control	-
Engine Braking Control	-
One-piece seat bench	-
Rear pre-load adjustable	-
Rear rebound adjustable	-
Riding Modes Rain/Road	-
Upside down fork	-
wheelie control	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Switchable ABS
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	Yes	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
SOS	Yes	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years	2 Years With Unlimited Mileage
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

Additonal Features

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

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers	-
Six-Axis Sensor Cluster	-

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