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BMW R 1300 GS vs KTM 200 Duke

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. KTM 200 Duke2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 200 Duke159 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM 200 Duke822 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
KTM 200 Duke25 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSKTM 200 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average—~35 km/l
Petrol tank19 L13.5 L
On a full tank—~473 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h135 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm822 mm
Ground clearance—155 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • KTM 200 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or KTM 200 Duke?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; KTM 200 Duke makes 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM 200 Duke weighs about 159 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so KTM 200 Duke is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or KTM 200 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 200 Duke if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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