BMW S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R 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 165 hp (BMW S 1000 R).
- Torque spans 103 Nm (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 114 Nm (BMW S 1000 R).
- Weight spans 198 kg (2024 KTM 990 Duke) to 208 kg (BMW S 1000 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 R | KTM 990 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KTM |
| Model | BMW S 1000 R | KTM 990 Duke |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 165hp | 123hp |
| Torque | 114nm. | 103nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 198kg |
| Front brake | Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper with 300 mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper | 2 piston caliper, brake disc with 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone S22 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 270km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13945 | $12500 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Three riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC), Six-axis sensor box incl. ABS Pro & DTC -TFT display with connectivity, Adjustable handlebar position, Intelligent emergency call ECALL |
-5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, traction control -Launch control, track mode. |
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2023 BMW S 1000 R vs 2024 KTM 990 Duke: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 R and 2024 KTM 990 Duke are closely matched in displacement, while the S 1000 R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 990 Duke has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
S 1000 R and 990 Duke have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 R has a clear listed power advantage (165 hp vs 123 hp).
Torque
S 1000 R has a modest listed torque advantage (114 Nm vs 103 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (270 km/h vs 250 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
990 Duke has a modest listed weight advantage (198 kg vs 208 kg). S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R vs KTM 990 Duke?
BMW S 1000 R is listed at 270 km/h (168 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for KTM 990 Duke.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 R or KTM 990 Duke?
BMW S 1000 R has 165 hp compared with 123 hp on the KTM 990 Duke.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 R or KTM 990 Duke?
KTM 990 Duke is lighter at 198 kg vs 208 kg for BMW S 1000 R.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 R 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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