BMW F 900 XR vs KTM 890 Duke R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 900 XR or KTM 890 Duke R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 900 XR and 890 Duke R. BMW F 900 XR Price starts at Rs.12.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and KTM 890 Duke R Price starts at Rs.14.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 900 XR is 2 cylinder, 895 cc Engine can generate 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas KTM 890 Duke R is a 4 cylinder, 889 cc Engine can generate 121 hp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, F 900 XR provides a mileage of 23.8 kmpl (base model), and 890 Duke R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW F 900 XR is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 890 Duke R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
F 900 XR vs 890 Duke R
| Key Highlights | BMW F 900 XR | KTM 890 Duke R | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.12.55 Lakh | Rs.14.50 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 889 cc | 
| Power | 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 121 hp @ 9250 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 23.8 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
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Specifications Overview
| F 900 XR specifications | 890 Duke R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 14.28 Lakh Price Breakup | 16.59 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.7 | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 895 cc | 889 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| F 900 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 890 Duke R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Single Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | - | 
| Front Disc Size | 320  | - | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 17  | - | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17  | - | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | - | 
| Front Suspension | Upside-dowtelescopifork4mm  | WP APEX 43  | 
| Rear Suspension | Double-sided swinging arm with central suspension strut  | WP APEX Monoshock  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17  | 3.50  17  | 
Instrumentation
| F 900 XR Instrumentation | 890 Duke R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | - | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | - | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | - | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| F 900 XR Exterior | 890 Duke R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - | 
| LED headlight | Yes | - | 
Warranty
| F 900 XR Warranty | 890 Duke R Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | - | 
Body & Suspension
| F 900 XR Body & Suspension | 890 Duke R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction  | - | 
Engine & Transmission
| F 900 XR Engine & Transmission | 890 Duke R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | - | 
| Engine Capacity | 895 cc | 889 cc | 
| Engine Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine& 4 valves DOHC engine  | 2 cylinder& 4 stroke& DOHC Parallel twin (EURO 5)  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 0.14 kwh | - | 
| Battery Type | Maintenance Free  | - | 
| Top Speed | 200 kmph | - | 
| Bore x Stroke | 86 mm x 77 mm  | 90.7 x 68.8 mm  | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Water Cooled  | - | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | - | 
| Max Power  | 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm  | 121 hp @ 9250 rpm  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| F 900 XR Comfort & Convenience | 890 Duke R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - | 
| Front Storage Box | No | - | 
| Geo Fencing | No | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | - | 
| Riding Modes | 2  | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | - | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | 
Safety
| F 900 XR Safety | 890 Duke R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | - | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 2  | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | - | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | - | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| F 900 XR Dimensions & Capacity | 890 Duke R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2160 mm | - | 
| Width | 860 mm | - | 
| Height | 1320 mm | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1521 mm | 1482 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 206 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 15.5 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Adventure  | - | 
| Seat Height | 825 mm | 834 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 219 kg | 166 kg | 
Pros & Cons
| F 900 XR Pros & Cons | 890 Duke R Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of BMW F 900 XR and KTM 890 Duke R
Safety
F 900 XR comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. 890 Duke R has Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Dimensions
BMW F 900 XR has a 15.5 Litres fuel tank with 1320 mm seat height. KTM 890 Duke R has seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of BMW F 900 XR?
The on-road price of BMW F 900 XR is Rs. 14.28 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of KTM 890 Duke R?
The on-road price of KTM 890 Duke R is Rs. 16.59 Lakh in New Delhi.



















