BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 890 Duke R

BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 890 Duke R: BMW S 1000 R starts at ₹2,175,000 and KTM 890 Duke R starts at ₹1,450,000. KTM 890 Duke R is cheaper by ₹725,000 at expected ex-showroom. BMW S 1000 R is listed at 16 kmpl; KTM 890 Duke R is listed at 20 kmpl. KTM 890 Duke R claims 4 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Expected ex-showroom ₹2,175,000 ₹1,450,000
Engine 999 cc 889 cc
Mileage 16.0 kmpl 20.0 kmpl
Power 167.6 bhp @ 11000 rpm 119.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed 200 kmph —
BMW S 1000 R
BMW S 1000 R

₹2,175,000 Onwards

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KTM 890 Duke R
KTM 890 Duke R

₹1,450,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 2
Performance S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Mileage — 20 Kmpl
Max Torque — 99 NM
Engine 5
Engine S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Displacement — 889
Compression Ratio — 13.5
Cooling System — Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Bore — 90.7
Stroke — 68.8
Fuel 5
Fuel S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Fuel Supply — Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Type — Petrol
Fuel Capacity — 14
Fuel Reserve — 3
Fuel Gauge — Yes
Dimensions 4
Dimensions S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Ground Clearance — 206
Kerb Weight — 180
Passenger Footrest — Yes
Saddle Height — 834
Transmission 3
Transmission S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Clutch — PASC Clutch
Gear Box — 6 Speed
Transmission — Manual
Brakes 2
Brakes S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Rear Brake — Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Front Brake — 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper
Suspension 2
Suspension S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Suspension Front — WP APEX 43
Suspension Rear — WP APEX - Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 1
Wheels & Tyres S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Wheels Type — Alloy
Electricals 2
Electricals S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Bluetooth Connectivity — Yes
Usb Charging Port — Yes
Lights 4
Lights S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Tail Light — LED
Led Tail Light — Yes
Low Oil Indicator — Yes
Service Due Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 6
Instrument Cluster S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Display — 7 Inch TFT
Instrument Console — TFT Display
Odometer — Digital
Speedometer — Digital
Tripmeter — Digital
Clock — Yes
Other 6
Other S 1000 R 890 Duke R
Max Power — 119.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Engine Type — 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Body Type — Naked Bike
Frame — Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Head Light — LED
Turn Signal Lamp — LED

Price difference

BMW S 1000 R starts at ₹2,175,000 and KTM 890 Duke R starts at ₹1,450,000. KTM 890 Duke R is cheaper by ₹725,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

BMW S 1000 R is listed at 16 kmpl; KTM 890 Duke R is listed at 20 kmpl. KTM 890 Duke R claims 4 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 890 Duke 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 Duke R?
BMW S 1000 R starts at ₹2,175,000 and KTM 890 Duke R starts at ₹1,450,000. KTM 890 Duke R is cheaper by ₹725,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
BMW S 1000 R is listed at 16 kmpl; KTM 890 Duke R is listed at 20 kmpl. KTM 890 Duke R claims 4 kmpl more.
Should I buy the S 1000 R or the 890 Duke 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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