BMW F 800 R 2012 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2013

BMW F 800 R 2012

BMW F 800 R 2012

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 R 2012 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2013

BMW F 800 R 2012
KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore82 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power87 HPEngine power70 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque86 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.6
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height865 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight199 kgKerb Weight149.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 R 2012

BMW F 800 R 2012

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

That the KTM 690 Duke R is the better motorbike is clear just from looking at the two machines from the outside. The Akrapovic exhaust and the WP suspension elements simply work and sound better.

Monobloc brakes

Akrapovic exhaust

WP suspension elements

higher lean angle clearance.

Lack of comfort

no weather protection

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 R vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price BMW F 800 R

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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