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

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Dimension

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

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	--
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes