KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and KTM 1390 Super Duke R are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹21,900 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
1290 Super Adventure S
The 1290 Super Adventure S starts ₹21,900 lower (₹22,73,900 against ₹22,95,800), about ₹700 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
1290 Super Adventure S
1290 Super Adventure S claims 17.5 kmpl against 16.9 kmpl. That is roughly ₹7,420 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
1390 Super Duke R
1390 Super Duke R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 894 against 632 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
1390 Super Duke R
1390 Super Duke R is 40 kg lighter and lower in the seat (834 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 1290 Super Adventure S if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is experienced riders wanting flagship adv performance
Buy the 1390 Super Duke R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is track days and spirited weekend riding
- your priority is experienced riders upgrading from 390cc or 890cc ktms
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 1290 Super Adventure S | 1390 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹22,73,900 | ₹22,95,800 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹25,13,000 | ₹25,37,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,53,520 | ₹2,16,420 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,20,624 | ₹1,21,776 |
| Five-year total | ₹29,22,144 | ₹29,05,196 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM1290 Super Adventure S | KTM1390 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹22,73,900 | ₹22,95,800 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹72,110 | ₹72,810 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1301 cc | 1350 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 158 bhp | 187.7 bhp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17.5 kmpl | 16.9 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 250 kg | 210 kg |
| Fuel tank | 23 L | 17.5 L |
| Seat height | 869 mm | 834 mm |
| Ground clearance | 223 mm | 149 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1557 mm | 1491 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 267 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm | WP APEX-USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber | WP APEX-linkage shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-ZR17 | 200/55-ZR17 |
1290 Super Adventure S vs 1390 Super Duke R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 1290 Super Adventure S or the 1390 Super Duke R?
- The 1290 Super Adventure S is cheaper by ₹21,900 at the base variant (₹22,73,900 against ₹22,95,800 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 1290 Super Adventure S or the 1390 Super Duke R?
- The 1290 Super Adventure S claims 17.5 kmpl against 16.9 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 1290 Super Adventure S and 1390 Super Duke R in Delhi?
- About ₹24,000: roughly ₹25,13,000 for the 1290 Super Adventure S and ₹25,37,000 for the 1390 Super Duke R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹29,22,144 for the 1290 Super Adventure S and ₹29,05,196 for the 1390 Super Duke R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 1390 Super Duke R comes out ₹16,948 ahead.
