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Yamaha YZF-R2 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yamaha YZF-R2 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Yamaha YZF-R2 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Expected ex-showroom	₹231,000	₹2,273,900
Engine	204 cc	1301 cc
Mileage	30.0 kmpl	17.5 kmpl
Power	26.5 bhp @ 10000 rpm	158 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Top speed	152 kmph	230 kmph

Yamaha YZF-R2

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Mileage	30 Kmpl	17.5 Kmpl
Max Torque	18.5 Nm	140 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed	—	230

Engine 5

Engine	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Displacement	199 CC	1301
No Of Cylinders	1	2
Cooling System	—	Liquid cooled
Bore	—	108
Stroke	—	71

Battery 1

Battery	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Battery Capacity	—	12V, 11.2Ah

Fuel 6

Fuel	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Fuel Capacity	—	23
Fuel Reserve	—	5
Low Fuel Indicator	—	Yes

Dimensions 6

Dimensions	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Seat Height	815	869
Total Weight	150	—
Dry Weight	—	220
Ground Clearance	—	223
Kerb Weight	—	250
Passenger Footrest	—	Yes

Transmission 3

Transmission	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Clutch	Slipper Clutch	PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Brakes 5

Brakes	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Rear Brake	Disc	Brembo 2-piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 267 mm
Abs	Dual channel	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
Front Brake Diameter	—	320
Rear Brake Diameter	—	267

Suspension 2

Suspension	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Suspension Front	37 mm Upside Down Telescopic Front Forks	WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm
Suspension Rear	Linked Type Monocross Suspension with Adjustable Preload	WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber

Wheels & Tyres 5

Wheels & Tyres	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Tyre Size	—	Front : 120/70 ZR, Rear : 120/70 ZR
Wheel Size	—	Front : 482.6mm, Rear : 431.8mm
Wheels Type	—	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	—	Tubeless
Wheelbase	—	1557

Electricals 2

Electricals	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Bluetooth Connectivity	—	Yes
Usb Charging Port	—	Yes

Lights 6

Lights	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Tail Light	LED	LED
Projector Headlights	Yes	Yes
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	—	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	—	Yes
Service Due Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Display	Digital	7 " TFT Display with Brightness Control
Instrument Console	Digital	TFT Display
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	—	Digital
Clock	—	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Seat Type	37 mm Upside Down Telescopic Front Forks	Split

Features 4

Features	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Music Control	—	Yes
Navigation	—	Yes
Mobile Application	—	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	—	Yes

Other 12

Other	YZF-R2	1290 Super Adventure S
Max Power	24 Hp	158 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Engine Type	single-cylinder, four-stroke engine	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Drive Type	Chain drive	—
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Stepup Seat	Yes	Yes
Emission Type	—	BS6 Phase 2
Body Type	—	Adventure Bike
Frame	—	Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Braking Type	—	Dual Channel ABS
Tubless	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes

Price difference

Yamaha YZF-R2 starts at ₹231,000 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S starts at ₹2,273,900. Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper by ₹2,042,900 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Yamaha YZF-R2 is listed at 30 kmpl; KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is listed at 17.5 kmpl. Yamaha YZF-R2 claims 12.5 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Yamaha YZF-R2 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Yamaha YZF-R2 or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?

Yamaha YZF-R2 starts at ₹231,000 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S starts at ₹2,273,900. Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper by ₹2,042,900 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Yamaha YZF-R2 is listed at 30 kmpl; KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is listed at 17.5 kmpl. Yamaha YZF-R2 claims 12.5 kmpl more.

Should I buy the YZF-R2 or the 1290 Super Adventure S?

Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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