Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the KTM 890 DUKE R 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 890 DUKE R's 889 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 89 kW @ 9250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 21 kmpl for the KTM 890 DUKE R. 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 with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 889 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 89 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 99 Nm @ 7750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 180 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 834 |
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 | 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper - 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc - 240mm |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | WP APEX - Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12V / 10AH |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Atlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | Standard |1450000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
