Ktm 890 Duke R vs Bmw Bikes F 900 Gs

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

889 cc
895 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
–

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Water Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
2 cylinder

Max Engine Power

119.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

99 Nm @ 7750 rpm
93 Nm @ 6750 rpm

Bore

90.7 mm
86 mm

Stroke

68.8 mm
77 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
14.5 L

Official Fuel Economy

21 kmpl
22.7 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3.5 L
4 L

Top Speed

230 kph
205 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Bridge-type Frame

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

Front Suspension Type

WP APEX 43
USD Forks

Front Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

WP APEX - Monoshock
Monoshock

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Wheel Construction

Cast aluminium
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubed

Front Tyre Size

120/70 - ZR17
90/90 - R21

Rear Tyre Size

180/55 - ZR17
150/70 - R17

Radial tyres

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

240 mm
–

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
21 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
305 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
265 mm

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1482 mm
–

Seat height

834 mm
870 mm

Ground Clearance

206 mm
–

Kerb Weight

180 kg
219 kg

Length

–
2270 mm

Width

–
943 mm

Height

–
1393 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Traction control

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Pass-light switch

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Digital Fuel Guage

Pillion Seat

Electric Start

Turn Signal

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Backrest

Stepped Seat

–

Daytime Running Lights

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Tripmeter

Odometer

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Stand Alarm

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Shift Light

Clock

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Battery

12V, 10Ah
12 V / 9 Ah

Backlit switchgear

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Underseat storage light

–

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

Charging Socket

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Navigation

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Cruise Control

Hill-hold Assist

–

Quickshifter

–

Low Battery Indicator

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Touchscreen

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–