2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs 2025 BMW R 1300GS
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 88 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 BMW R 1300GS 84 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 145 hp (2025 BMW R 1300GS) up to 160 hp (2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R).
- Torque spans 138 Nm (2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R) up to 149 Nm (2025 BMW R 1300GS).
- Weight spans 228 kg (2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R) to 269 kg (2025 BMW R 1300GS).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 1290 Super Adventure R | 2025 BMW R 1300GS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | BMW |
| Model | KTM 1290 Super Adventure R | 2025 BMW R 1300GS |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 160hp | 145hp |
| Torque | 138nm. | 149nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 228kg | 269kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode) | Dual disc brakes, semi-floating brake discs, 310 mm diameter, 4-piston radial caliper |
| Rear brake | 267 mm Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode) | Single disc brake, bolt-on disc wheel, 285 mm diameter, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 88cm | 84cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 170/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | Evo Telelever, DSA central strut; 8.3 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber | Evo Paralever, DSA strut; 8.7 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 225km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 23 L – 5.7 L/100km | 30 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $20999 | $30000 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View BMW price list |
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2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs 2025 BMW R 1300GS: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and 2025 BMW R 1300GS are closely matched in displacement, while the 1290 Super Adventure R has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the R 1300GS has more torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
1290 Super Adventure R and R 1300GS have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
1290 Super Adventure R has a modest listed power advantage (160 hp vs 145 hp).
Torque
R 1300GS has a modest listed torque advantage (149 Nm vs 138 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1300GS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 225 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
1290 Super Adventure R is notably lighter on the listed weight (228 kg vs 269 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 1290 Super Adventure R is listed higher (88 cm) than R 1300GS (84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 1290 Super Adventure R vs 2025 BMW R 1300GS?
2025 BMW R 1300GS is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 225 km/h (140 mph) for KTM 1290 Super Adventure R.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R or 2025 BMW R 1300GS?
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R has 160 hp compared with 145 hp on the 2025 BMW R 1300GS.
Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R or 2025 BMW R 1300GS?
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is lighter at 228 kg vs 269 kg for 2025 BMW R 1300GS.
Which is better, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R or 2025 BMW R 1300GS?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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