BMW K 1200 LT 2009 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Overview - BMW K 1200 LT 2009 vs KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Technical Specifications BMW K 1200 LT 2009 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	70.5 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	116 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1.171 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	770 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 790 Duke 2018

The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.

Lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration

optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding

awesome sound even with series muffler

many electronic gimmicks and functions

extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier

comfortable seating position

Rough handling at low revs

bitchy in city traffic

sometimes fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars

oil leak at the engine block on many 790 Dukes