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BMW S 1000 RR vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

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BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. KTM 1290 Super Duke R2
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW S 1000 RR832 mm

Head to head

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

Power

BMW S 1000 RR210 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank16.5 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc1301 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height832 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW S 1000 RR or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most pulling power, lightest 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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