KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore102.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power132 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelelever

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height865 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

Engine, chassis and brakes mastered the tough test in the race perfectly. The world press was convinced and is now reporting around the globe about a race on a racing motorbike that is actually a normal road bike with registration, warranty and number plate.

Powerful engine

plenty of power

positive handling

sophisticated design

adjustment options

braking system.

Chassis is not suitable for beginners

visually remains the same.

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!

extremely high-torque boxer engine

good sound

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

stable braking performance

good weather protection

colour TFT display standard

LED headlights

Manageable standard equipment, long surcharge list

jagged appearance with little elegance

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Super Duke R vs BMW R 1250 GS

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