BMW R 12 nine T vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Wondering whether BMW R 12 nine T and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is the most suited bike as per your daily requirements? Don’t panic, because BikeJunction brings to you its smart bike Comparison Tool that puts all the features of BMW R 12 nine T and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S side by side, helping you to make a quick and informed decision. R 12 nine T has a price range that starts at ₹ 20.90 Lakh, whereas 1290 Super Adventure S comes with a price range starting from ₹ 22.74 Lakh in India. Scrolling down further, you will get a more extensive comparison of BMW R 12 nine T and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, which will definitely clear your confusion between the two.

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show more imgEngine
BMW R 12 nine T
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Max Power
107.5 bhp @ 7000 rpm
158.2 bhp
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 6500 rpm
138 Nm
Battery Type
12 V / 10 Ah
N/A
Compression Ratio
12.0 : 1
N/A
Cooling System
Air and Oil-Cooled
Liquid cooled
Emission Type
BS6 Phase 2
N/A
Engine Type
N/A
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement
1170
1301
Bore
101 mm
108 mm
Stroke
73 mm
71 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
N/A
show more imgSpeed
Top Speed
215 Km/h
N/A Km/h
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre Size
Front: 180/55- R17 / Rear: 180/55-R17
Front : 120/70 ZR, Rear : 120/70 ZR
Wheel Size
Front: 17 inch ,Rear: 17 inch
Front : 482.6mm, Rear : 431.8mm
Ignition
CDI
N/A
Wheelbase
N/A mm
1557 mm
Tubless
N/A
Yes
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
Disc
Brembo 2-piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 267 mm
Abs
N/A
Bosch 10.3ME Combined-ABS (incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode)
Front Brake
Disc
2 x Brembo 4-piston, radially-mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Braking Type
Dual Channel ABS
N/A
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
267 mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Capacity
16 L
23 L
Fuel Reserve
3.4 L
5 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
N/A
Adventure Tourer
Frame
Tubular Space Frame
Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Dry Weight
N/A Kg
220 Kg
Ground Clearance
N/A mm
223 mm
Height
1070 mm
N/A mm
Kerb Weight
220 Kg
N/A Kg
Length
2129 mm
N/A mm
Passenger Footrest
N/A
Yes
Seat Height
795 mm
849869 mm
Width
871 mm
N/A mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Bluetooth Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Usb Charging Port
N/A
Yes
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Riding Modes
Rain, Road and Dynamic
Yes
Starting
Electric Start
Electric starter
Pass Switch
N/A
Yes
Traction Control
N/A
Yes
show more imgMeter
Display
Semi-Digital
7 Inch TFT
Instrument Console
Semi-Digital
TFT Display
Odometer
Analog
Digital
Techometer
Digital
N/A
Clock
N/A
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
N/A
Yes
Service Due Indicator
N/A
Yes
show more imgClutch & Gear
Clutch
Single Plate Clutch
PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Gear Box
1 Down 5 Up
6 Speed
Transmission
6 Speed Manual
Manual
show more imgLights
Drls
LED
N/A
Projector Headlights
N/A
Yes
show more imgShockers
Suspension Front
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm
WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm
Suspension Rear
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace
WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber
show more imgSeat
Seat Type
Dual
Split
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
Chrome-Plated Header, On-Board Computer, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Keyless Ride, Tyre Pressure Control
N/A
Music Control
N/A
Yes
Navigation
N/A
Yes
Mobile Application
N/A
Yes
Call Sms Alerts
N/A
Yes
Cruise Control
N/A
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

A. R 12 nine T is the most affordable model among the two.

A. 1290 Super Adventure S is the most expensive model among the two.

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