BMW F900R vs KTM 890 Duke: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW F900R (2025-present) and the KTM 890 Duke (2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW F900R 105 hp, KTM 890 Duke 114 hp.
- Torque: BMW F900R 93 Nm, KTM 890 Duke 92 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW F900R (2025-present)105
- KTM 890 Duke (2023)114 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW F900R (2025-present)93 (best)
- KTM 890 Duke (2023)92
Weight kg
- BMW F900R (2025-present)208
- KTM 890 Duke (2023)169
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2023 · GP Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2025-present | 2023 |
| Engine | 895cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline 2-cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, dry sump, 86.0mm x 77.0mm bore/stroke, Euro 5+ compliant; engine internals carried over from first generation | Slip Regulation">MSR ), Up&Down shifter and the KTM MY RIDE app to control music and smartphone calls. Let's see what these Modes have in store for us: - Street: the Duke delivers all its power, with crisp throttle response and traction control set at an intermediate level. - Rain: less engine power, more progressive throttle response and traction control. - Sport: all the power of the 890, with a more direct and responsive acceleration than in Street mode, with traction control set to the minim |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 895 cc | 889 cc |
| Power | 105 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 114 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 6,750 rpmBest | 92 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh gearbox with standard assist/slipper clutch, endless O-ring chain final drive | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 208 kg (wet) | 169 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 14 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted (USD) telescopic fork, now fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound, 135mm travel | Telehydraulic inverted WP forks Ø 43 mm / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 140 mm (5.51 in) |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swingarm, preload- and rebound-adjustable monoshock, 142mm travel | WP monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro standard (cornering ABS, Dynamic Brake Control) | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo calipers | 2 discs Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 8,995 (US base MSRP, excl. destination charge) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.