Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the KTM 65 SX side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the KTM 65 SX's 64.9 cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 11.2 bhp @ 11500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 30 kmpl for the KTM 65 SX. 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 | Oil/water cooling | Liquid Cooling |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 64.9 cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 11.2 bhp @ 11500 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 4.5 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 62 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 730 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc 198 mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc 180 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | XACT WP mono shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 60/100 - 14 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 80/100 - 12 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 8 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | — |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Orange |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Carburetor (HIDRIA ECU) |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 546500 |
| Starter | Electric | Kickstarter |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |







