Comparing the BMW S 1000 RR and the KTM 85 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 RR comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the KTM 85 SX's 84.9 cc, producing 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm and 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 RR versus 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 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 | Liquid cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 84.9 cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑cylinder, four‑stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and DOHC architecture | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine |
| Power | 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 5.2 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 25 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 197 | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) |
| Seat Height | 824 | 865 mm |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Switchable ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Dual Disc, 320mm, 4-Piston Radial Caliper | Disc 240 mm |
| Front Suspension | USD Telescopic Fork, 45mm, Adjustable Spring Preload, Rebound & Compression, 120mm Travel | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear Brake | Single Disc, 220mm, 1-Piston Floating Caliper | Disc 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium Swingarm, Full Floater Pro, Adjustable Compression, Rebound & Spring Preload, 118mm Travel | XACT WP PDS mono shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 70/100 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 90/100 - 14 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | M Lightweight Lithium-Ion, 12V / 5Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital 6.5 inch TFT | — |
| Color Options | Blackstorm MetallicBluestone MetallicLight White / M Motorsport | Orange |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Keihin PWK 28 |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2324936 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro | 2599927 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro M Sport | 2889862 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 669000 |
| Starter | Electric | Kickstarter |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
