BMW S 1000 R 2014 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2020

BMW S 1000 R 2014

KTM 890 Duke R 2020
Vue d’ensemble - BMW S 1000 R 2014 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2020
In terms of engine and drive train, both the BMW S 1000 R 2014 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2020 have an inline engine. However, the BMW S 1000 R has a more powerful engine with 160 HP compared to the KTM 890 Duke R's 121 HP. The BMW S 1000 R also has four cylinders and a larger displacement of 999 ccm, while the KTM 890 Duke R has two cylinders and a displacement of 890 ccm.
Both bikes have upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and swing arm rear suspension with a monoshock. The BMW S 1000 R has a twin tube aluminum frame, while the KTM 890 Duke R has a chromium-molybdenum tubular frame.
In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk front brakes with four pistons and radial technology.

BMW S 1000 R 2014
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the BMW S 1000 R has dynamic suspension, while the KTM 890 Duke R has ABS, riding modes, and traction control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. However, the BMW S 1000 R has a wider rear tire at 190 mm compared to the KTM 890 Duke R's 180 mm. The BMW S 1000 R also has a slightly shorter wheelbase at 1439 mm compared to the KTM 890 Duke R's 1482 mm. The seat height is also higher on the BMW S 1000 R at 814 mm compared to the KTM 890 Duke R's 834 mm. The BMW S 1000 R also has a larger fuel tank capacity at 17.5 liters compared to the KTM 890 Duke R's 14 liters.

KTM 890 Duke R 2020
In terms of strengths, the BMW S 1000 R 2014 is known for its sporty chassis, extreme power and performance, very good electronic helpers, terrific price/performance ratio, and being fast and comfortable on the racetrack and country roads. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2020 is praised for its great electronics package, high-quality brakes, extensively adjustable chassis, high-revving engine, and playful handling.
In terms of weaknesses, the BMW S 1000 R 2014 has been noted for its slightly rough engine running, DDC (dynamic damping control) being on the "hard" side overall, relatively high seat, tendency to overdrive, and design being a matter of taste. The KTM 890 Duke R 2020 has been criticized for its slightly nervous tendencies, requiring a loose sitting position.
Overall, both the BMW S 1000 R 2014 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2020 have their own strengths and weaknesses, with the BMW offering more power and performance, while the KTM provides a great electronics package and playful handling. The choice between the two would depend on individual preferences and priorities.
Caractéristiques techniques BMW S 1000 R 2014 par rapport à KTM 890 Duke R 2020
Avantages et inconvénients en comparaison
Avantages et inconvénients en comparaison
BMW S 1000 R 2014

Une puissance brutale, une électronique douce, presque parfaite, il n'y a que la HP4 pour faire mieux. Après les superbikes, BMW domine désormais la catégorie des nakedbikes de 1000 cm3.
KTM 890 Duke R 2020

La KTM 890 Duke R donne l'impression d'être ludique, souple mais avec un équipement de qualité. Le moteur et le poids rappellent les motos nettement plus petites. Le moteur monte en régime de manière poussive et s'accroche directement à l'accélérateur. La moto tourne de manière souple et se déplace avec aisance. Le freinage et le package électronique sont toutefois dans la cour des grands. La 890 Duke est donc une moto rapide et cool pour la route et la piste de course.
Comparaison des prix Prix moyen du marché BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 890 Duke R
There are a few key differences between a BMW S 1000 R 2014 and a KTM 890 Duke R 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke R 2020 is about 11% higher. A BMW S 1000 R 2014 experiences a loss of 590 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 100 USD for a KTM 890 Duke R 2020. Compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2020 there are more BMW S 1000 R 2014 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 19 compared to 18. It takes less time to sell a BMW S 1000 R with 70 days compared to 76 days for a KTM 890 Duke R. Since model year 2014 1000PS.de editors have written 62 reviews for the BMW S 1000 R and 15 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke R since model year 2020. The first review for the BMW S 1000 R was published on 11/3/2013 and now has more than 17,300 views. This compares to more than 126,600 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke R published on 11/5/2019.