BMW S 1000 RR 2013 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

BMW S 1000 RR 2013

BMW S 1000 RR 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

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Overview - BMW S 1000 RR 2013 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

BMW S 1000 RR 2013

BMW S 1000 RR 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 RR 2013 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

BMW S 1000 RR 2013
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke49.7 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power192 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque144 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio13.2
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

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 width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,432 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 RR 2013

BMW S 1000 RR 2013

The BMW can still score points with hard facts in 2015. If you like top performance, you have to buy the BMW. It turns out incredibly powerful at the top and drives away the rest of the field from 200. Big and heavy riders will be able to benefit from this even more. BMW didn't make it easy for themselves with this bike and put together a very universal motorbike. If you were to do a comparison test with 50 different riders (from rookie to pro), the BMW would have the best average of all 1000cc bikes. The electronic chassis, but also the riding aids, make the pros fast and the beginners safe on the road. A top recommendation for a very broad target group. Very fast hobby riders will not be 100% satisfied with the standard suspension. If you don't want to modify the chassis, you should rather go for an R1M, a Panigale S or an RSV RF. If you want to convert anyway, the S 1000 RR is the strongest and most universal base. Surprisingly, the powerful machine also rides very well on country roads. All in all, it looks like a compromise, but it never feels like one in practice.

Superb shift assistant

incredibly powerful and rev-happy engine

great range of accessories

race-ready data logging tool and calibration tool available.

Chassis quickly at the limit in the hands of professionals

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast in terms of its data - 173 hp, 144 Newton metres of torque, 189 kilos dry weight are values with which you can make an impression on the quarter mile. It's almost a miracle that the Austrian is so easy to handle and agile despite its 1301 cubic capacity. On the country road it is therefore enormous fun, but on the race track you have to have a very precise riding style in order not to have to work a lot on the Super Duke R - but admittedly a very nice form of work! In addition, the expensive Special Edition can fully score visually with its many power parts and the beautiful paintwork

Superb engine

agile handling

comfortable seating position

bombastic braking system

classy look

somewhat nervous handling on the racetrack

high price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 RR vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Price BMW S 1000 RR

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