BMW F 900 R 2020 vs. KTM 890 Duke 2021

BMW F 900 R 2020

BMW F 900 R 2020

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

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Overview - BMW F 900 R 2020 vs KTM 890 Duke 2021

The BMW F 900 R 2020 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. Both bikes have an inline, liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of around 900cc. The BMW F 900 R has a slightly lower engine power of 105 HP compared to the KTM 890 Duke's 115 HP. However, both bikes have the same torque of 92 Nm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock in the rear. The BMW F 900 R offers adjustable preload and rebound on the rear suspension, while the KTM 890 Duke only has preload adjustment.

In terms of chassis, the BMW F 900 R has a steel frame with a twin tube design that acts as a load-bearing engine. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke features a chromium-molybdenum tubular frame.

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

BMW F 900 R 2020

BMW F 900 R 2020

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes come with ABS and riding modes. 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 also offers anti-slipping control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire width and diameter. However, the BMW F 900 R has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1518mm compared to the KTM 890 Duke's 1476mm. The seat height is also slightly higher on the KTM 890 Duke at 820mm compared to the BMW F 900 R's 815mm. The KTM 890 Duke also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 14 liters compared to the BMW F 900 R's 13 liters.

In terms of equipment, both bikes come with LED headlights and TFT displays. However, the KTM 890 Duke offers additional connectivity features.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

In terms of strengths, the BMW F 900 R is praised for its easy handling, high stability, and well-behaved engine. The chassis has a fine response, and the brakes are without blame. The bike also offers an active yet bearable seating position and has an infinitely long list of accessories available.

On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke is praised for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, and buttery-smooth quickshifter. It also has an extensive electronics package, including features like cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The bike does not leave riders desiring the R version on the country road.

In terms of weaknesses, the BMW F 900 R is criticized for its small fuel tank capacity of 13 liters. The KTM 890 Duke's only weakness mentioned is that the quickshifter is available at an extra cost.

Overall, both the BMW F 900 R 2020 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 are highly capable naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two would ultimately depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 R 2020 compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021

BMW F 900 R 2020
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 2020

BMW F 900 R 2020

The BMW F 900 R offers easy-to-use cornering fun, enormously high stability, an active yet comfortable riding position and a smooth but also unemotional engine. Those who like it fast and twisty will be happy with it. The possibilities for configuration are almost endless but of course not free of charge.

easy handling, high stability

chassis with fine response

well-behaved engine

brakes without blame

active yet bearable seating position

infinitely long list of accessories.

Small tank (13l)

Good engine

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 2020 and a KTM 890 Duke 2021. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. A BMW F 900 R 2020 experiences a loss of 700 USD in one year and 700 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 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 82 days for the BMW F 900 R. 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.

Price BMW F 900 R

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