2021 KTM 890 Duke R vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 KTM 890 Duke R 2021 KTM 890 Duke R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 89 kW @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
166 kg / 366 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
Year20212025
Make ModelKTM 890 Duke R BMW M 1000R
Dimensions
Seat Height834 mm / 32.8 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1481 mm / 58.3 in 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance206 mm / 8.1 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)166-
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight-199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power121 hp / 89 kW @ 9250 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement889 cc / 54.2 cu-in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Bore x Stroke90.7 x 68.8 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBWBMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer-
Fuel InductionDKK Dell'Orto fuel-Injection throttle body 46mm-
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios-1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6 SpeedConstant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - Front43mm WP APEX upside-down forksUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearWP APEX MonoshockAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake24.3°-
Steering Head Angle65.7°65.8°
Trail99.7 mm / 3.9 in99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc 4 piston, radially mounted caliperM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc, Brembo 1 piston floating calliperM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode)BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium wheels 3.50 X 17-
Wheels - RearCast aluminium wheels 5.50 X 17-