BMW M 1000 RR vs 2024 KTM 990 Duke
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW M 1000 RR 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 KTM 990 Duke 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 123 hp (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 212 hp (BMW M 1000 RR).
- Torque spans 103 Nm (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 113 Nm (BMW M 1000 RR).
- Weight spans 198 kg (2024 KTM 990 Duke) to 214 kg (BMW M 1000 RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW M 1000 RR | KTM 990 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KTM |
| Model | BMW M 1000 RR | KTM 990 Duke |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 212hp | 123hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 103nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 214kg | 198kg |
| Front brake | M Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper with 300 mm discs |
| Rear brake | M Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 2-piston fixed caliper | 2 piston caliper, brake disc with 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone S22 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 324km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7.5 L/100km | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $32995 | $12500 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -M Chassis Kit; Rear height adjustment & Swingarm pivot, Windshield high, BMW Motorrad ABS and ABS Pro -7 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1-3), Pit-Lane-Limiter -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro, Dynamic Brake Control -Gearshift Assist Pro, Ready for reverse gear shift pattern, 6.5" TFT-Display with Connectivity -LED Headlight, Rear light and Indicators, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, M Lightweight Battery -M GPS Laptrigger software, M Carbon Wheels |
-5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, traction control -Launch control, track mode. |
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2023 BMW M 1000 RR vs 2024 KTM 990 Duke: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW M 1000 RR and 2024 KTM 990 Duke are closely matched in displacement, while the M 1000 RR has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 990 Duke has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
M 1000 RR and 990 Duke have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
M 1000 RR has a clear listed power advantage (212 hp vs 123 hp).
Torque
M 1000 RR has a modest listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 103 Nm).
Listed top speed
M 1000 RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (324 km/h vs 250 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
990 Duke is notably lighter on the listed weight (198 kg vs 214 kg). M 1000 RR and 990 Duke have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 RR vs KTM 990 Duke?
BMW M 1000 RR is listed at 324 km/h (201 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for KTM 990 Duke.
Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 RR or KTM 990 Duke?
BMW M 1000 RR has 212 hp compared with 123 hp on the KTM 990 Duke.
Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 RR or KTM 990 Duke?
KTM 990 Duke is lighter at 198 kg vs 214 kg for BMW M 1000 RR.
Which is better, BMW M 1000 RR or KTM 990 Duke?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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