BMW S 1000 XR 2021 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2021 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

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Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2021 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	165 HP	Engine power	173 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm
Torque	Torque	114 Nm	Torque	144 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,552 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring motorbike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, integration from the mobile phone is well tested and intuitive, and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike that you like to ride sportily, but also very far.

Riding modes change response behaviour suitable for practical use

great rev-happy four-cylinder engine with a broad usable rev band

well-balanced vehicle - also with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic recognition of load condition

good brakes

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

consumption high