2009 KTM 690 Duke vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 KTM 690 Duke 2009 KTM 690 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Power
46 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
148.5 kg / 327 in
2025 BMW M 1000R 2025 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20092025
Make ModelKTM 690 Duke BMW M 1000R
Dimensions
Seat Height865 mm / 34 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1472 mm / 57.9 in1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in-
Height-1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length-2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width-996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-199
Dry Weight (kg)148.5-
Dry Weight148.5 kg / 327 in-
Fuel Capacity13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR350 kg / 772 lbs-
Oil Capacity1.7 L / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt-
Wet Weight-199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power46 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement653.7 cc / 39.91 cu in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Bore x Stroke102 x 80 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine Management-BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 15W-50-
ExhaustStainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter-
Fuel InductionGeneration Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)-
IgnitionKokusan DC-CDI-
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK LKAR 8AI - 9-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.2 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operatedMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"Chain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:201st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Primary Drive Ratios36:791.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frameAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - FrontWP Upside-down forks, 4860 ROMAUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearWP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflectorAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Steering Head Angle63.5°65.8°
Trail100.7 mm / 3.96 in99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliperM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliperM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - FrontCast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17"3.50 x 17
Rims - RearCast aluminium wheels 5.5 x 17"6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 - R17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear160/60 - R17200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package