KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 RT 2017
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018
BMW R 1200 RT 2017
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018 vs BMW R 1200 RT 2017
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018
BMW R 1200 RT 2017
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 RT 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2018
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is more than a sporty touring enduro - it is a sports machine that can also go on tours. The powerful 160 hp engine is not only extremely powerful, it is also very easy to operate and makes you want to ride sportily. The many electronic assistance systems such as traction control, semi-active chassis, various modes and cornering ABS also contribute to making you feel right at home on the 1290 Super Adventure S. Finally, the huge TFT display and other gadgets such as the Race-on system or My Ride are also quite convincing.
BMW R 1200 RT 2017
It was predictable that the new R 1200 RT would perform even better with the new partially water-cooled boxer engine. Although 125 hp and 125 Newton metres of torque have quite a bit to haul with the 274 kilos ready to ride, the RT retains its unbelievable effervescence from below. This makes it extremely agile, especially on corner exit after a hairpin bend. In combination with the gearshift assistant Pro (which is, of course, available at extra cost), the gears just flow and you involuntarily move more sportily than you might have intended. The big bonus points of the R 1200 RT are its good workmanship, the simple and easy-to-follow operating principle and, last but not least, its small turning circle.
