BMW S 1000 XR 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
BMW S 1000 XR 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
BMW S 1000 XR 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW S 1000 XR 2018
The S 1000 XR, with its now 165 hp Supersport power unit combined with the geometry and comfort of a Bigenduro, is one of the fastest motorbikes on the public road. The extensive range of accessories makes it even faster or even more comfortable, as required. However, with a seat height of 840 mm and a long crotch arch, it is only conditionally suitable for smaller riders. The 790 mm high seat, however, remedies this. The brakes are as strong as the engine, the XR convinces with precision and above all stability. Despite the insane performance, you feel well and safe, as you would expect from a BMW.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
The KTM is and remains the most brutal naked bike on the market. The upright seating position combined with the wild V2 power make it seem more brutal than it is on paper. It has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs smoother, the shift assistant brings calm in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved. It still loves the wild chase more than high cornering speed on long bends.
