BMW F 900 R 2021 vs. KTM 890 Duke 2021

BMW F 900 R 2021

BMW F 900 R 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

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Overview - BMW F 900 R 2021 vs KTM 890 Duke 2021

The BMW F 900 R 2021 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, power, torque, fuel systems, cylinders, and cooling systems. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine power, the KTM 890 Duke has a slight advantage with 115 HP compared to the BMW F 900 R's 105 HP. Both bikes have the same torque of 92 Nm. The BMW F 900 R has a larger displacement of 895 ccm, while the KTM 890 Duke has a displacement of 889 ccm.

Both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension and swing arms for the rear suspension. The BMW F 900 R has a monoshock rear shock absorber with preload and rebound adjustment, while the KTM 890 Duke only has preload adjustment. The chassis of the BMW F 900 R is made of steel and has a twin tube, load-bearing engine frame. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke has a chromium-molybdenum frame that is tubular in design.

BMW F 900 R 2021

BMW F 900 R 2021

In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk front brakes with a diameter of 320 mm for the BMW F 900 R and 300 mm for the KTM 890 Duke. Both bikes also have four-piston front brake calipers with radial technology.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes have ABS and riding modes. However, the KTM 890 Duke offers additional features such as cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The BMW F 900 R has anti-slipping control as an additional assistance system.

Both bikes have similar dimensions and weights, with front and rear tire widths of 120 mm and diameters of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the BMW F 900 R is slightly longer at 1518 mm compared to the KTM 890 Duke's 1476 mm. The seat height of the BMW F 900 R is 815 mm, while the KTM 890 Duke has a slightly higher seat height of 820 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the BMW F 900 R is 13 liters, while the KTM 890 Duke has a slightly larger capacity of 14 liters.

In terms of equipment, both bikes feature LED headlights and TFT displays. The KTM 890 Duke offers additional connectivity features, while the BMW F 900 R offers a wide choice of equipment and configuration options. Both bikes also offer different seat height options.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

In terms of strengths, the BMW F 900 R has a great cockpit and functional connectivity, extensive and logical operation of electronics, accessible and casual handling, a wide range of use from comfortable to sporty, and a pleasant seating position. The KTM 890 Duke is praised for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and comprehensive electronics package.

However, the BMW F 900 R has some weaknesses, including a stiff gearstick, a slightly rough engine, and a poor rear splash guard. The KTM 890 Duke's only weakness is the extra cost for the quickshifter.

In conclusion, both the BMW F 900 R 2021 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 have their strengths and weaknesses. The BMW F 900 R offers a wide range of equipment options and a comfortable yet sporty ride, while the KTM 890 Duke excels in its engine performance and handling. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on individual preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 R 2021 compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021

BMW F 900 R 2021
KTM 890 Duke 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore86 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque92 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.1 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationDry sumpLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement895 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel135 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel142 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake60.5 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail114.3 mmTrail99 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modesAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,518 mmWheelbase1,476 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 R 2021

BMW F 900 R 2021

The BMW F 900 R is a full-grown motorbike. 895 cc, 105 hp and 92 Nm smell of versatility. The F 900 R fulfils this promise completely. The motorbike, including electronics and components, does a great job in every situation. But of all things, the heart of the bike, the engine and transmission unit, does not shine in premium gloss.

Great cockpit and functional connectivity

Extensive electronics can be operated logically

Very accessible but still very casual handling

Motorcycle rides bland and reserved but also wild and sporty when needed

Pleasant seating position

Wide choice of equipment and configuration options

Low and high seat options available

Suspension allows wide range of use - comfortable but also direct and precise.

Gearstick a little stiff - with and without quickshifter

Engine runs a little rough and exudes little elegance at the top

Poor splash guard at the rear

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

The predecessor 790 Duke already proved that KTM knows how to build a mid-range naked bike for the road. The new 890 carries the torch with a puffy chest and once again lives up to its scalpel nickname. Lively, it pulls the radii and gives off a certain nervousness that can be interpreted as a wild character. The equipment is almost complete - but only almost. Why do you have to pay extra for the quickshifter when it was standard on the predecessor? It is all the more annoying that the clutchless upshifting and downshifting functions as smoothly as butter and that one would not want to do without it.

Rev-happy engine

lively handling

buttery-smooth quickshifter

electronics package

does not arouse a desire for the R version on the country road.

Quickshifter at extra cost

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 900 R vs KTM 890 Duke

There are a few key differences between a BMW F 900 R 2021 and a KTM 890 Duke 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke 2021 is about 3% higher. A BMW F 900 R 2021 experiences a loss of 360 USD in one year and 590 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 350 USD and 1,020 USD for a KTM 890 Duke 2021. Compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021 there are less BMW F 900 R 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 17 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a BMW F 900 R with 67 days compared to 78 days for a KTM 890 Duke. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 24 reviews for the BMW F 900 R and 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke since model year 2021. The first review for the BMW F 900 R was published on 11/5/2019 and now has more than 154,700 views. This compares to more than 37,800 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke published on 1/19/2021.

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