Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S. Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 268 kg (curb/wet weight with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S: 160 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
160 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced)
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
Weight
268 kg (curb/wet weight with full fuel)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Gsa Hp
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure tourer if budget and inseam allow."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Electronics suite genuinely cohesive
+Spoked tubeless wheels standard
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Final drive needs monitoring
−Dealer servicing costs serious money
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
8.5/10
"The best big adventure bike money can buy, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Ferocious V-twin performance
+Semi-active suspension is excellent
+Lean-sensitive electronics work brilliantly
Cons
−Higher maintenance costs than rivals
−Pre-2018 throttle body issues
−Punishing if neglected by previous owner
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