BMW G 650 GS versus KTM 990 Duke
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
KTM 990 Duke
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2024 bis 2025~
RRP
RRP 14.490 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Engine with endless power
- nice babbling sound
- Precise chassis
- Logically structured operating concept
- technically very well equipped
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- QuickShifter only at extra cost
- Ambitious price
- Brake needs some force
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.476 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.128 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 390 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.128 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 390 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 947 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 93 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 947 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 93 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 123 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 103 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 315 km
Performance: 123 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 103 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 315 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43, fully adjustable (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Apex monoshock shock, spring preload and rebound adjustable (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120 / 70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180 / 55 ZR 17
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43, fully adjustable (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Apex monoshock shock, spring preload and rebound adjustable (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120 / 70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180 / 55 ZR 17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, 2 x radially mounted four-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, 2 x radially mounted four-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion on the new Duke 990
The new KTM 990 Duke packs a punch. The rascal twin has become even more powerful, especially in the mid-rev range. Equipment, quality and finish are superb. Above all, the operation has benefited from the new switches and the new cockpit. All in all, a real fun rocket at an ambitious price.The test bike was kindly provided to us by Motorrad Ruser from Haseldorf. There is the new Duke as a presenter - and not only him. The new giant hall of Motorrad Ruser (near Hamburg) is full of the most beautiful KTM's and Yamaha's, a visit is always worthwhile. If only because of the equally excellent coffee machine. Tip: Cappuccino. Let's go to Haseldorf !
