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BMW R 1300 GS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison

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BMW R 1300 GSEdit
₹23.25 Lakh

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure SEdit
₹22.74 Lakh

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₹23.25 Lakh
₹22.74 Lakh
EMI
₹42,931

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹41,987

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Engine Type
Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement
1300 cc
1301 cc
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
No. of Cylinders
2
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Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
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Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
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Clutch
Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Pasc slipper clutch, hydraulically-operated
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
106.5 mm
108 mm
Stroke
73 mm
71 mm
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
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Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0

Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
USB Charging Port
-
Keyless Ignition
-
Cruise Control
-
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Central Locking
-
Additional Features Of Variant
Dynamic Brake Control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, Hill Start Control, On Board Computer, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
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Seat Type
Split
Split
Body Graphics
-
Passenger Footrest

Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
-
Engine Immobilizer
-
Riding Modes
-
Central Locking
-
Traction Control
-
Adjustable Windscreen
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Additional Features
Dynamic Brake Control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, Hill Start Control, On Board Computer, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
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Passenger Footrest
Display
Coloured TFT Screen 10.25" With Splitscreen Function
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Fuel Gauge
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Digital

Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
-

Fuel Capacity
19 L
23 l
Fuel Reserve
4 L
5 l
Saddle Height
850 mm
880 mm
Kerb Weight
237 kg
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Ground Clearance
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242 mm
Wheelbase
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1577 mm
Dry Weight
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221 kg

Headlight
LED
LED
Tail Light
LED
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Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
DRLs
-
LED Tail Lights
-
Low Fuel Indicator
-
Alternator
650 W
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Taillight
-
LED

Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
285 mm
267 mm

Top Speed
225 kmph
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Peak Power
147 PS @ 7750 rpm
160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
-
Battery Type
Li-ion
-
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
-
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Rear
Rear Pre-Load Adjustable
WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS/Compression (high and low speed), rebound, hydraulic preload, 220 mm
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
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Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy/Spoke
Spoke wheels
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Suspension Front
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WP XPLOR Upside-Down Ø 48 mm/Compression, rebound, preload, 220 mm
Frame
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Chromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame, powder-coated

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
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Overall Mileage
20.83 Kmpl
17.54 Kmpl
User Reported Mileage
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15 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
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17 Kmpl

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