2017 KTM 690 Duke vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 690 Duke 2017 KTM 690 Duke

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs
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
Year20172025
Make ModelKTM 690 Duke BMW M 1000R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9"830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7"1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.55"-
Height-1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length-2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width-996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)148.5-
Wet Weight (kg)-199
Dry Weight148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Oil Capacity1.7 Litres / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt-
Wet Weight-199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement690 cc / 42.1 cu in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valveFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Bore x Stroke105 x 80 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:113.3:1
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
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, Throttle Body 50 mm-
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment-
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps-
Spark PlugInside: NGK LKAR9BI-10 Outside: NGK LMAR7DI-10-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityCBTX9-BS 12V, 8.6Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihoppingMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain, 16:40Chain 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 Drive36:79-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6-SpeedConstant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frameAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - FrontWP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearWP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever LinkageAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake26.5o-
Steering Head Angle-65.8°
Trail-99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3"120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3"117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABSM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABSM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17", cast aluminium-
Wheels - Rear5.00 x 17", cast aluminium-