BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 890 Adventure R

BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 890 Adventure R: BMW S 1000 R starts at ₹2,175,000 and KTM 890 Adventure R starts at ₹1,580,000. KTM 890 Adventure R is cheaper by ₹595,000 at expected ex-showroom. BMW S 1000 R is listed at 16 kmpl; KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 22.2 kmpl. KTM 890 Adventure R claims 6.2 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Expected ex-showroom ₹2,175,000 ₹1,580,000
Engine 999 cc 889 cc
Mileage 16.0 kmpl 22.2 kmpl
Power 167.6 bhp @ 11000 rpm 104.6 PS @ 8000 rpm
Top speed 200 kmph 210 kmph
BMW S 1000 R
BMW S 1000 R

₹2,175,000 Onwards

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KTM 890 Adventure R
KTM 890 Adventure R

₹1,580,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Mileage — 22.2 Kmpl
Top Speed — 210
Max Torque — 100 Nm
Engine 7
Engine S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Displacement — 889
Compression Ratio — 13.5:1
Cooling System — Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Bore — 90.7
No Of Cylinders — 2
Stroke — 68.8
Valve Per Cylinder — 4
Battery 1
Battery S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Battery Capacity — 12 V/10 Ah
Fuel 6
Fuel S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Fuel Supply — Fuel Injection
Fuel Type — Petrol
Fuel Capacity — 13
Fuel Reserve — 3
Low Fuel Indicator — Yes
Fuel Gauge — Digital
Dimensions 5
Dimensions S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Dry Weight — 196
Ground Clearance — 263
Passenger Footrest — Yes
Saddle Height — 880
Seat Height — 880
Transmission 3
Transmission S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Clutch — Cable-operated PASC slipper clutch
Gear Box — 6 gears
Transmission — Manual
Brakes 5
Brakes S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Rear Brake — 2-piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 260 mm
Abs — Bosch 9.1MP Two Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)
Front Brake — 2 x radially-mounted 4-piston caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Front Brake Diameter — 320
Rear Brake Diameter — 260
Suspension 2
Suspension S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Suspension Front — WP XPLOR 48
Suspension Rear — WP XPLOR Monoshock with PDS
Wheels & Tyres 5
Wheels & Tyres S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Tyre Size — Front : 90/90-21", Rear : 150/70-18
Wheel Size — Front : 2.50 x 21, Rear : 4.50 x 18"
Wheels Type — Cast Alloy
Tubeless Tyre — Tubeless
Wheelbase — 1528
Electricals 2
Electricals S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Bluetooth Connectivity — Yes
Usb Charging Port — Yes
Lights 4
Lights S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Tail Light — LED
Projector Headlights — Yes
Led Tail Light — Yes
Low Oil Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 6
Instrument Cluster S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Display — Digital
Instrument Console — Digital
Odometer — Digital
Speedometer — Digital
Tripmeter — Digital
Clock — Yes
Seat 1
Seat S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Seat Type — Split
Other 10
Other S 1000 R 890 Adventure R
Max Power — 104.6 PS @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type — BS6
Engine Type — 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Body Type — Adventure Tourer
Drive Type — Chain Drive
Frame — Chromium-molybdenum-steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder-coated
Ignition — Bosch EMS with RBW
Tubless — Yes
Head Light — LED
Turn Signal Lamp — LED

Price difference

BMW S 1000 R starts at ₹2,175,000 and KTM 890 Adventure R starts at ₹1,580,000. KTM 890 Adventure R is cheaper by ₹595,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

BMW S 1000 R is listed at 16 kmpl; KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 22.2 kmpl. KTM 890 Adventure R claims 6.2 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 890 Adventure R and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, BMW S 1000 R or KTM 890 Adventure R?
BMW S 1000 R starts at ₹2,175,000 and KTM 890 Adventure R starts at ₹1,580,000. KTM 890 Adventure R is cheaper by ₹595,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
BMW S 1000 R is listed at 16 kmpl; KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 22.2 kmpl. KTM 890 Adventure R claims 6.2 kmpl more.
Should I buy the S 1000 R or the 890 Adventure R?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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