KTM 890 Duke Vs BMW R nine T comparison

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₹ 14.5 Lakh

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₹ 21.43 Lakh

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KTM 890 Duke Vs BMW R nine T Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 890 Duke Vs R nine T on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

890 Duke Vs R nine T – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R nine T in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.43 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.07 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, KTM 890 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 14.5 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 890 Duke	BMW R nine T
Price	₹ 14.5 Lakh	₹ 21.43 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	21.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Power	120.00 bhp	110.00 bhp
Engine	889.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

890 Duke Vs R nine T – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R nine T base engine returns 22 KM/L. The KTM 890 Duke base returns 21 KM/L.

890 Duke Vs R nine T – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R nine T gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 890 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin	Air/oil-cooled Two-cylinder, Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two
Engine CC	889.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	120.00	110.00
Max Torque	99.00	116.00
Top Speed	220 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled With Water/oil Heat Exchanger	Air/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Bosch EMS With RBW	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Starter	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2110 mm
Width	831 mm	900 mm
Height	1109 mm	1240 mm
Wheelbase	1482 mm	1487 mm
Ground Clearance	206 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	180 kg	208 kg
Seat Height	834 mm	805 mm
Chassis Type	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder Coated	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine- Gearbox Unit

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.5 L	3.0 L
Mileage	21.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	294 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Upside-down Telescopic Forks, 46 Mm Fixed-fork-tube Diameter
Rear Suspension	WP APEX - Monoshock	Cast Aluminium Single Swinging Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever; Central Spring Strut, Spring Preload Fully Adjustable By Handwheel, Adjustable Rebound-stage Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	265 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	N/A
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital Display	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Push-Button Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	-
Pillion Seat Type	Separate	-
Remote Key	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
3-level Bosch ABS	-
8-level Ducati Traction Control	-
Adjustable Windshield	-
Ducati Multimedia System	-
Ducati Safety Pack	-
Ducati Traction Control	-
Full-LCD Instrument Panel	-
Headlight with DRL Function	-
Ride By Wire	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	-
ABS	Yes	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	LED	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
GPS & Navigation	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
SOS	Yes	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	-

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