BMW S 1000 XR 2015 vs. KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
BMW S 1000 XR 2015
KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2015 vs KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
BMW S 1000 XR 2015
KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2015 compared to KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW S 1000 XR 2015
The BMW S 1000 XR does its job as a sporty touring machine very well. 160 hp and 228 kilos ready to ride already hint at agile handling, but in the saddle it looks even better. Just like the naked heavyweight S 1000 R, the XR cannot deny its kinship to the S 1000 R superbike. Added to this is an impeccably comfortable riding position and a wide handlebar that makes zipping through hairpin bends a pleasure. The electronics inspire unrestricted confidence and the brakes can be applied as if on a super sports bike. Only the screeching four-cylinder exhaust noise and the vibrations in the mid-range don't really suit a tourer. Otherwise, the S 1000 XR is completely convincing.
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.
