KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 1290 Super Adventure S costs ₹21,69,663 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 2081% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the 1290 Super Adventure S and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹21,69,663 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹22,73,900), about ₹68,800 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 17.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹40,845 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
1290 Super Adventure S
1290 Super Adventure S has the better power-to-weight ratio: 632 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
1290 Super Adventure S
1290 Super Adventure S adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake and more that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
1290 Super Adventure S
1290 Super Adventure S gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and colour tft console and 4 more items.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 101 kg lighter and lower in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 1290 Super Adventure S.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 1290 Super Adventure S if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is experienced riders wanting flagship adv performance
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 1290 Super Adventure S | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹22,73,900 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹25,13,000 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,53,520 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,20,624 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹29,22,144 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM1290 Super Adventure S | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹22,73,900 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹72,110 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1301 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 158 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17.5 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 250 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 23 L | — |
| Seat height | 869 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 223 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1557 mm | 1340 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 267 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR19 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-ZR17 | 120/70-16 |
1290 Super Adventure S vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 1290 Super Adventure S or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹21,69,663 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹22,73,900 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 1290 Super Adventure S or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 17.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 1290 Super Adventure S and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹23,93,600: roughly ₹25,13,000 for the 1290 Super Adventure S and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, 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 ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹27,17,717 ahead.
