BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Overview - BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	121 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	652 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,484 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

The KTM 890 Duke R scores with simple ingredients. Take a low weight, a modern engine with driving aids, and finally, high-quality brakes and a good chassis. The result is predictable! The Duke is an attractive machine that is a joy to ride. The low weight can be felt in every situation. A cool bike!

High revving and sporty engine

Excellent quickshifter

Great electronics package

Great brakes

Good chassis

Driving-friendly handling - low weight noticeable

Cheap buttons and switches (e.g. indicator switch)

Slightly nervous geometry