Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the KTM 160 DUKE side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the KTM 160 DUKE's 164.2 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 164.2 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 10.1 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 36.5 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 147 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 140/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED HEADLAMP |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron |
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| Cluster | Digital | LCD Speedo |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
