Bmw R 1200 Gsa vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Gsa vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure. Bmw R 1200 Gsa: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm (2014–2018 water-cooled model) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014–2018 model) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure: 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants) weight, top speed 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Gsa
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm (2014–2018 water-cooled model)
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est.)
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014–2018 model)
228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; varies by riding style)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Gsa
8.5/10
"The definitive used adventure tourer if budget allows proper maintenance."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Excellent resale value retention
+Shaft drive, minimal chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−ESA sensors fail expensively
−Dealer servicing costs bite
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
8.5/10
"The fastest way to feel inadequate while grinning uncontrollably."
Pros
+Ridiculous V-twin grunt
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Surprisingly capable off-road
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Water pump known weakness
−Heavy at low speeds
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