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KTM 890 Duke Vs BMW S 1000 R comparison

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New Delhi
₹ 14.5 Lakh
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KTM 890 Duke Vs BMW S 1000 R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 890 Duke Vs S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.27 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 890 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 14.5 Lakh.

SummaryKTM 890 DukeBMW S 1000 R
Price₹ 14.5 Lakh₹ 21.27 Lakh
ManufacturerKTMBMW
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage21.00 KM/L16.10 KM/L
Power120.00 bhp162.00 bhp
Engine889.0 CC999.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

890 Duke Vs S 1000 R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 R base engine returns 16 KM/L. The KTM 890 Duke base returns 21 KM/L.

890 Duke Vs S 1000 R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 890 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, Parallel TwinWater/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valve
Engine CC 889.0 CC999.0 CC
Engine Power 120.00162.00
Max Torque 99.00114.00
Top Speed 220 kmph200 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2BS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid Cooled With Water/oil Heat ExchangerWater/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery Bosch EMS With RBWElectronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism Electric StarterSelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2072 mm2090 mm
Width 831 mm812 mm
Height 1109 mm1115 mm
Wheelbase 1482 mm1450 mm
Ground Clearance 206 mm140 mm
Kerb Weight 180 kg199 kg
Seat Height 834 mm830 mm
Chassis Type Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder CoatedBridge-type Aluminium Laminate Frame With Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 14.0 L16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.5 L4.0 L
Mileage 21.00 KM/L16.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 294 km265 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension WP APEX 43Upside-down Telescopic Fork Ø 46 Mm, Compression And Rebound Stage Adjustable
Rear Suspension WP APEX - MonoshockAluminium 2-sided Swing Arm, Rebound Damping Adjustable
Front Brake Type DiscTwin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size 320 mm320 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscDisc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 240 mm220 mm
Tyre Type Tubeless RadialTubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type AlloyCast Aluminium Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleDigital DisplayTFT Digital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalDigital
Start MechanismPush-Button StartSelf-Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorNoYes
Stand IndicatorNoYes
Tripmeter Countticktick
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder Indicator-Yes
Pillion Seat TypeSeparateSplit Seat
Remote KeyYesNo
Cruise ControlYesNo
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity-cross
One-piece seat bench-cross
Rear pre-load adjustable-cross
Rear rebound adjustable-cross
Riding Modes Rain/Road-cross
Upside down fork-cross

Safety Features

Traction ControlYesYes
ABSYesDual-Channel
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftNoNo

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)NoYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorNoYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSYesYes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty3 Years3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers-cross

Competitor of KTM 890 Duke

Competitor of BMW S 1000 R

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