Ktm Duke 990 vs Bmw S 1000 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 990 vs Bmw S 1000 R. Ktm Duke 990: N/A — model does not exist hp, N/A — model does not exist weight, top speed N/A — model does not exist, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 990
Bmw S 1000 R
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
199 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
N/A — model does not exist
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
Torque
N/A — model does not exist
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
Top Speed
N/A — model does not exist
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
N/A — model does not exist
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — model does not exist
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 990
8.2/10
"Brilliant naked bike that rewards riders who respect its maintenance demands."
Pros
+Exceptional low-down torque delivery
+Best-in-class electronics package
+Adjustable ergonomics for multiple styles
Cons
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Trellis frame corrosion concerns
−Used examples often well-used
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
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