BMW S 1000 R
BMW S 1000 R
Standard
RM 111,500
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KTM 1290 Super Duke R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Standard
RM 135,800
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BMW S 1000 R vs Ducati XDiavel vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Comparison

Overview: S 1000 R vs XDiavel vs 1290 Super Duke R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Displacement 999 cc 1262 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 160 hp 152 hp 174.3 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
16 reviews
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User Review Comparison
  • Suited for performance-oriented rides

    The Ducati XDiavel stands out from any other Ducati bike all thanks to its raked and low chassis design and forward controls. The profile of this...

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    adam Feb 22, 2024 for Ducati XDiavel
  • Usable and fun in a wide range of circumstances

    I got a chance to test the KTM 1290 Super Duke R against its sibling, and my verdict is definitive. In my opinion, KTM has done a wonderful job in...

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    faizin Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Duke R

From The Experts

Things we like

Premium appeal

Thrilling performance

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Sophisticated looks

A long list of features

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Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

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Things we don't like

Stiff ride quality

Expensive to buy and maintain

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Stiff ride quality for a cruiser

Pillion comfort is compromised

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Fewer choices for design and colour

No integrated navigation system

No anti-theft-alarm system

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 999 cc 1262 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 160 hp 152 hp 174.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.5 L 18.0 L 18.0 L
No. Of Cylinder 4 2 2
Compression Ratio 12.0:1 13.0:1 --
Bore X Stroke 80 mm x 49.7 mm 106 mm x 71.5 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Drive Type Chain Drive Belt Drive Chain Drive
Engine Type Water/Oil-Cooled, In-Line 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically Actuated Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition Engine, Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Clutch Type Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated
Alternator 406 W -- --
Emission Control Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 4
Top Speed 200 kmph -- --
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhuast Dual Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque 112 Nm 126 Nm 140 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque 9250 rpm 5000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Power 11000 rpm 9500 rpm --
Injection Type -- Bosch Fuel Injection --
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder -- 2 --
Lubrication System -- -- Forced Oil Lubrication
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Sport Super Sport
Seat Height 814 mm 755 mm 835 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2 2
Kerb Weight 205 kg 247 kg --
Wheel Base 1439 mm 1615 mm 1482 mm
Gross Weight 407 kg -- --
Height 1228 mm -- --
Width 845 mm -- --
Length 2057 mm -- --
Dry Weight -- 220 kg 195 kg
Ground Clearance -- -- 141 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Fuel Reserve 4.0 L -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System EFI EFI --
Ignition System -- CDI Electronic

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V, 11.2 Ah
Battery Capacity 9 Ah -- --

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 ZR17 --
Rear Tyre 190/55 ZR17 240/45 ZR17 --
Rear Wheel Size R17 ZR17 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 ZR17 R17
Tyre Type Runflat Runflat Radial, Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm Swing Arm WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear) 120 mm 110 mm 156 mm
Front Suspension USD Telescopic Fork USD Fork USD Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm 120 mm 125 mm

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes --
Leg Guards No No No
Traction Control Optional Optional Yes Yes
Launch Control No Yes Yes
Riding Modes Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Sport, Touring, Urban Sport, Touring, Urban Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Sport, Rain, Track
Engine Check Warning No Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes Optional Optional
Central Locking No Optional Optional Optional Optional
Stability Control Yes Yes Yes
Back Rest No Optional Optional No
Advanced Safety Features -- Ducati Power Launch, RbW, Hands Free Ducati Power Launch, RbW, Hands Free Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No No
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Console

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

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Bridge Bridge Tubular Trellis Tubular Trellis Trellis Trellis
Side Wings Yes Yes Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment Yes -- --
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy Steel Steel Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish -- -- No
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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Additional Features High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing LED Daytime Running Lights, Premium Seats, Machined Aluminium Mirrors LED Daytime Running Lights, Premium Seats, Machined Aluminium Mirrors Daytime Running Lights (LED) Daytime Running Lights (LED)
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Seats -- No No

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