KTM 890 Duke R 2021 vs. BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Overview - KTM 890 Duke R 2021 vs BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke R 2021 compared to BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	90.7 mm	Bore	70.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68.8 mm	Stroke	75 mm
Engine power	Engine power	121 HP	Engine power	116 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	99 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Displacement	Displacement	890 ccm	Displacement	1.171 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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