Comparing the KTM 85 SX and the BMW S 1000 R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the KTM 85 SX comes with a 84.9 cc unit compared to the BMW S 1000 R's 999 cc, producing 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 SX versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 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 | Liquid Cooled | Oil/water cooling |
| Displacement | 84.9 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder |
| Power | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.2 L | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 25 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) | 199 |
| Seat Height | 865 mm | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 240 mm | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP PDS mono shock | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 70/100 - 17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 90/100 - 14 | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | — | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12 V / 8 Ah |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data |
| Color Options | Orange | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow |
| Fuel System | Keihin PWK 28 | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 669000 | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Kickstarter | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed manual |
