KTM 990 Duke R (2025) vs BMW S 1000XR (2020) vs KTM 990 Duke (2024)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | BMW | KTM |
| Model: | 990 Duke R | S 1000XR | 990 Duke |
| Years: | 2025 | 2020 | 2024 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2 | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92.5 x 70.4 | 80 x 49.7 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.5:1 | 12.5:1 | |
| Lubrication: | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 121 hp / 90.59 kW @ 9250 rpm | 121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm | 121 hp / 90.59 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm | 114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm |
| Clutch: | PASC? antihopping clutch, mechanically operated | Self-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch, mechanically activated | PASC? antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed | Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 520 X-ring, 16/43 | Chain | Chain 520 X-ring |
| Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Front Suspension: | WP APEX, Compression High Speed (3 turns) Low Speed (30 Clicks), Rebound (30 Clicks), Preload (10 turns) | 43mm Upside-down telescopic fork, slide tube, Dynamic ESA, damping electronically adjustable | WP APEX 43 |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 143 mm / 5.6 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | WP APEX - Monoshock | Aluminium underslung double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, Dynamic ESA, damping electronically adjustable | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs, radially mounted BREMBO STYLEMA 4 piston caliper | 2X 320mm discs floating, radial 4-piston fixed calipers | 2x 300mm discs, radially mounted 4-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, single piston BREMBO caliper | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single 240 mm disc,, 2-piston caliper |
| ABS: | Standard | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Steering Head Angle: | 65.8? | 64.5° | 65.8? |
| Wheelbase: | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1552 mm / 61.1 in | 1476 mm / 58.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 840 mm / 33.0 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 190 kg 419 lbs | 226 kg / 498 lbs | 179 kg 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.8 litres / 3.9 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 14.8 litres / 3.9 US gal |