BMW R 1250 R vs KTM 890 Duke R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 R or KTM 890 Duke R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 R and 890 Duke R. BMW R 1250 R Price starts at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 890 Duke R Price starts at Rs.14.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 1250 R is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 7750 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, R 1250 R provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and 890 Duke R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW R 1250 R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM 890 Duke R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
R 1250 R vs 890 Duke R
| Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 R | KTM 890 Duke R | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.16.25 Lakh | Rs.14.50 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 889 cc | 
| Power | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm | 121 hp @ 9250 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 15 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
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Specifications Overview
| R 1250 R specifications | 890 Duke R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 18.59 Lakh Price Breakup | 16.59 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 889 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R 1250 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 890 Duke R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Single Channel ABS  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | - | 
| Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverCentrasprinstrut?3mm  | WP APEX 43  | 
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever  | WP APEX Monoshock  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17  | 3.50  17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 180/55 ZR17  | 5.50  17  | 
| Front Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
| Rear Disc/Drum Size | 276 mm | - | 
| Rear Type | - | Disc  | 
| Tyre Size Spare | No | No | 
Instrumentation
| R 1250 R Instrumentation | 890 Duke R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Fuel level guage | No | - | 
| Speedometer | - | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Body & Suspension
| R 1250 R Body & Suspension | 890 Duke R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine  | - | 
Engine & Transmission
| R 1250 R Engine & Transmission | 890 Duke R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 889 cc | 
| Engine Type | Twin Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine  | 2 cylinder& 4 stroke& DOHC Parallel twin (EURO 5)  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | Is_delete  | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | - | 
| Top Speed | 200 kmph | - | 
| Bore x Stroke | 102.5 x 76 mm  | 90.7 x 68.8 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | No | - | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air and Liquid Cooled  | - | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | - | 
| Max Power  | 136 PS @ 7750 rpm  | 121 hp @ 9250 rpm  | 
| Max Torque | 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm  | 99 Nm @ 7750 rpm  | 
| Mileage (Claimed) | 15  kmpl | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| R 1250 R Comfort & Convenience | 890 Duke R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | 
| Instrument Console | - | Digital  | 
| Side Stand Indicator | No | - | 
| Start Type | Self Start  | - | 
Safety
| R 1250 R Safety | 890 Duke R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | No | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Digital  | - | 
| Traction Control System | Manual  | - | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| R 1250 R Dimensions & Capacity | 890 Duke R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2165 mm | - | 
| Width | 880 mm | - | 
| Height | 1300 mm | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1369 mm | 1482 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | - | 206 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 18 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Sports Bike  | - | 
| Seat Height | - | 834 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 239 kg | 166 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| R 1250 R Entertainment & Communication | 890 Duke R Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | No | - | 
Pros & Cons
| R 1250 R Pros & Cons | 890 Duke R Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 R and KTM 890 Duke R
Safety
R 1250 R comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . 890 Duke R has Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 R has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1300 mm seat height. KTM 890 Duke R has seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW R 1250 R and KTM 890 Duke R FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 R?
The on-road price of BMW R 1250 R is Rs. 18.59 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.























