BMW R 1250 GS 2020 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023
Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2020 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023
Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2020 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2023

The R variant of the 1290 Super Adventure is one of the most luxurious options for long tours that don't end on paved roads. Plenty of power is available at all times and the rally look immediately evokes wanderlust. The WP suspension can cope with almost any conceivable surface, but it has to be adjusted manually and you also have to do without the distance cruise control.