BMW F 900 XR vs KTM 890 Duke R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Smooth and refined performance Comfortable ride quality Read More	--
Things we don't like	Slightly pricey for what it offers Limited windblast protection from the front windscreen   Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	895 cc	889 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	119 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15.5 L	14 L
Engine Type	In-line 2 Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate Wet	PASC Slipper Clutch
Bore X Stroke	86 mm x 77 mm	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Emission Control	Euro V	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	99 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Torque	6750 rpm	8000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	9000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Height	1320 mm	--
Seat Height	825 mm	834 mm
Length	2160 mm	--
Gross Weight	438 kg	--
Dry Weight	219 kg	166 kg
Width	860 mm	--
Kerb Weight	219 kg	--
Wheel Base	1521 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	--	206 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat,Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	140 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	150 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	12 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Sports, Road Sports, Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	MTC MTC
Stability Control	--	Yes
Launch Control	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Cruise Control	--	No