BMW R Nine T vs KTM 990 Duke Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	A plethora of customization options Inbuilt ABS Stylish and Minimalist Design Comfortable Seating Relaxing Ride Posture Characteristic Engine Sound Read More	--
Things we don't like	No keyless riding options Not beginner-friendly No windshield design Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	947 cc
Maximum Power	109 hp	121 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.0 L	14.8 L
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Engine Type	Air/Oil-Cooled Flat Twin, 4-Stroke Engine, Two Camshafts and 4-Valves	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke DOHC Engine
Cooling System	Air/Liquid-Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Alternator	720 W	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	115 Nm	103 Nm
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Clutch, Hydraulically Operated	PASC Slipper Clutch
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	92.5 mm x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h	3.6 s	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1487 mm	--
Height	1240 mm	--
Seat Height	805 mm	825 mm
Kerb Weight	222 kg	--
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Length	2110 mm	--
Width	900 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	179 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	3.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	140 mm
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	WP APEX 43
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	150 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Tyre Type	Runflat	--
Rear Wheel Size	R17	--
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	--
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	14 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	--
Launch Control	No	--
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	four-part frame four-part frame	Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	--	No