BMW R 1250 RS vs KTM 990 Duke Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 RS and KTM 990 Duke, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 RS priced at RM 118,500 while the KTM 990 Duke Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 99,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 990 Duke engine displacement is 947 while the BMW R 1250 RS houses a 1254 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 118,500 BMW R 1250 RS Price	RM 99,800 KTM 990 Duke Price
Variant	BMW R 1250 RS Standard	990 Duke Standard
User Rating	5 BMW R 1250 RS reviews	4.5 990 Duke reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1254 cc	947 cc
Maximum Power	136 hp	121 hp

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DP RM 20,000 Installment : RM 1,036 x 84 Months VIEW APRIL OFFERS

Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	5/5 3 reviews	4.5/5 2 reviews
User Review Comparison	Feature loaded very exclusive BMW bike The introduction of myriads of special features has converted this BMW bike to an extra desirable option that is available in automobile scenario.... Read More I Irfan Oct 18, 2024 for BMW R 1250 RS	More suited and ultra-exposed to backroads The KTM 990 Duke is more suited and ultra-exposed to backroads than motorways. When compared with its rivals it is also more expensive, especially... Read More H Hafeez Jan 06, 2025 for KTM 990 Duke

From The Experts

Things we like	Comfortable ride quality Explosive mid-range performance Read More	--
Things we don't like	Turning radius at lower city speeds Expensive to buy Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	947 cc
Maximum Power	136 hp	121 hp
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air & Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke DOHC Engine
Cooling System	Air & Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	103 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	14.8 L
Bore X Stroke	--	92.5 mm x 70.4 mm
Clutch Type	--	PASC Slipper Clutch
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	--	825 mm
Dry Weight	--	179 kg

Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	5 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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