BMW R 1150 R versus KTM 990 Duke
BMW R 1150 R
Naked
KTM 990 Duke
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2005 bis 2006
Built von 2024 bis 2025~
RRP
RRP 14.490 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
- used relatively cheap
- is also suitable as a tourer
- wonderful boxer with sound
- sufficient power, powerful torque
Pros:
- Engine with endless power
- nice babbling sound
- Precise chassis
- Logically structured operating concept
- technically very well equipped
Cons:
- vulnerable ABS system
- fiddly battery removal
Cons:
- QuickShifter only at extra cost
- Ambitious price
- Brake needs some force
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) 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 design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
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: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km
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:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
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
Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
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 - what gets stuck
The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.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 !
