BMW F 900 R vs KTM Duke 790 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Advanced safety features Great for both track and streets Perfect for riders of all heights LED headlights Read More
Things we don't like	--	Costlier in comparison to competing models Not the best pillion seat Ergonomic rider seat sold separately Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	895 cc	799 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	105 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13 L	14.0 L
Emission Control	Euro V	Euro 4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Bore X Stroke	86 mm x 77 mm	88 mm x 65.7 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate Wet	--
Engine Type	In-line 2 Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 2 Exhaust	Single Exhuast
Top Speed	216 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	87 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Forced Oil
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Alternator	416 W	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	815 mm	825 mm
Wheel Base	1518 mm	1475 mm
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Height	1130 mm	--
Length	2140 mm	--
Kerb Weight	219 kg	189 kg
Width	815 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	--	169 kg
Ground Clearance	--	186 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	ZR17	--
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	--
Tyre Type	Runflat,Tubeless	Runflat, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	--
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	135 mm	140 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	142 mm	150 mm
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	WP Monoshock
Front Suspension	USD Fork	WP USD

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	12 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	No	No
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Chromium Molybdenum Chromium Molybdenum
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Additional Features	--	Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS
Cruise Control	--	No