BMW S 1000 R Sport vs KTM 990 Super Duke (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW S 1000 R Sportstacks up against the KTM 990 Super Duke. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW S 1000 R Sport | KTM 990 Super Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | 118 hp |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Weight | 178 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 L | 4.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
BMW S 1000 R Sport vs KTM 990 Super Duke — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW S 1000 R Sport and the KTM 990 Super Duke usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW S 1000 R Sport brings 165 hp in a 178 kg package, while the KTM 990 Super Duke counters with 118 hp at 186 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: