BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 990 Duke Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Premium appeal Thrilling performance Read More	--
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	947 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	121 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.5 L	14.8 L
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Maximum Torque	112 Nm	103 Nm
Alternator	406 W	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	92.5 mm x 70.4 mm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Engine Type	Water/Oil-Cooled, In-Line 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	PASC Slipper Clutch
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2057 mm	--
Width	845 mm	--
Height	1228 mm	--
Seat Height	814 mm	825 mm
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Wheel Base	1439 mm	--
Kerb Weight	205 kg	--
Dry Weight	--	179 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	140 mm
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	WP APEX 43
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	150 mm
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Monoshock

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	--
Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Rear Wheel Size	R17	--
Tyre Type	Runflat	--
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	--
Traction Control	Optional Optional	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	No

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Additional Features	High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing	--
Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes