BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

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Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

In terms of engine and drive train, the BMW S 1000 XR 2020 is equipped with an in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower and 114 Nm of torque. It has a chain transmission and a displacement of 999cc. On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021 features a V-twin engine that delivers 175 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. It also has a chain transmission and a displacement of 1301cc.

Both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension. However, the BMW S 1000 XR offers a travel of 150mm, while the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has a slightly lower travel of 125mm. Both motorcycles have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings for the front suspension.

For the rear suspension, the BMW S 1000 XR has a swing arm design with a monoshock absorber and a travel of 150mm. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, on the other hand, features a single swing arm suspension with a monoshock absorber and a travel of 156mm. Both motorcycles also have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings for the rear suspension.

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

In terms of chassis, the BMW S 1000 XR has an aluminum frame with a twin-tube, load-bearing engine design. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, on the other hand, has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design.

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 320mm. The BMW S 1000 XR utilizes radial technology for its front brakes, while the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT features radial and monoblock technology.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer various features. The BMW S 1000 XR provides suspension that is electronically adjustable, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT offers ABS, hill start assist, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The BMW S 1000 XR has a wheelbase of 1552mm and a seat height of 840mm, while the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1482mm and a lower seat height of 835mm. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters compared to the 20 liters of the BMW S 1000 XR.

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles feature adjustable windshields. The BMW S 1000 XR also includes LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT display.

In terms of strengths, the BMW S 1000 XR offers great connectivity and integration with mobile phones, a revving four-cylinder engine with a wide usable rev band, well-balanced handling, good brakes, and good wind and weather protection. It also has a windshield that is easily adjustable with one hand and a quickshifter. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT boasts a very potent engine, precise chassis, agile handling, well-controlled brakes, good wind protection, and top ergonomics. It also has a long range and ample equipment as standard.

In terms of weaknesses, the BMW S 1000 XR has a narrow knee angle on long tours and suspension damping that is not sensitive enough, making it difficult to find a comfortable setup. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has a hard chassis and saddle, an engine that only accelerates smoothly from around 3500 revs, and can be quite loud with the Track Pack.

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2020 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2020
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore80 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke49.7 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power175 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque114 NmTorque141 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio13.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel125 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel150 mmTravel156 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65.1 degreeRake65.1 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsSuspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,552 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentWindscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring bike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, the integration from the mobile phone is world class and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike for sporty riding, but also for long distances.

Great connection and integration from mobile phone to vehicle - including good navigation software

great revving four-cylinder engine with a wide usable rev band

pleasant engine tuning

riding modes change response behaviour in a practical way

well-balanced vehicle - even with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic detection of load condition

good brakes

good wind and weather protection

windshield adjustable with one hand

good quickshifter

plenty of choice in

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021

The Super Duke GT definitely focuses on the "sport" in the sport tourer, but it can nevertheless also be used passably in touring mode. From the chassis to the seat, it is clearly on the harder side, but it makes up for this with great ergonomics, plenty of space in the saddle and lush factory equipment. Sporty riders in particular will enjoy the powerful engine and the precise, smooth handling. It may not be suitable for comfort-conscious cruisers, but those who can do without a bit of cosiness and in return enjoy the radical character will have no problem going on long journeys with it. The important points, such as sufficient range, wind protection and payload, are also fulfilled.

Very potent engine with massive power

Extremely precise chassis

Agile handling

Well-controlled brakes

Ok wind protection

Windshield easily adjustable

Top ergonomics, even for tall riders

Long range

Ample equipment as standard

Chassis & saddle quite hard

engine only accelerates smoothly from approx. 3500 revs

very loud with Track Pack

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 XR vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

There are a few key differences between a BMW S 1000 XR 2020 and a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW S 1000 XR 2020 is about 10% higher. A BMW S 1000 XR 2020 experiences a loss of 520 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 760 USD for a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021 there are more BMW S 1000 XR 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 21 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a BMW S 1000 XR with 68 days compared to 138 days for a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 40 reviews for the BMW S 1000 XR and 22 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT since model year 2016. The first review for the BMW S 1000 XR was published on 10/21/2014 and now has more than 16,000 views. This compares to more than 23,600 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Duke GT published on 11/17/2015.

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