BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2024 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2024
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
Overview - BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2024 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2024
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2024 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2024
The big GS Adventure is and remains a great motorbike for any terrain - even for tight corners. The low centre of gravity of the boxer engine, the longitudinally mounted crankshaft, the upright seating position and the powerful but easily controllable torque from far below are simply a force. Although the Adventure version has a higher seat with more weight, which is a decisive hindrance when turning or manoeuvring, in terms of performance the engine also has so much punch in the big GS Adventure that you can let it rip. The BMW's braking system is stable and excellently controllable, and the equipment and electronics can be upgraded considerably - as long as you tick the boxes on the order list. Of course, this pushes up the price, but the many fans of the fat GS Adventure obviously don't mind.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
KTM knows no turning back and KTM knows no quarter. That's why the new 1290 Super Duke R is a little easier to handle than its predecessor, but also a little stronger and faster. Already at 2500 rpm, over 100 Nm are available, the maximum is 141, the top performance is stated at 177 hp. That may be too much, but it doesn't have to be. The electronics remain the lifeline in this category, where development continues to move forward strongly. KTM has started where it had difficulties and that was stability. Changes to the geometry and chassis have improved this significantly, making the ride on the beast not only faster, but also safer. The handling is no less radical for that, and the supermoto genes are more evident than on any other naked bike. There can only be one Super Duke.
