BMW R 1200 R versus KTM 390 Duke

BMW R 1200 R

Naked

KTM 390 Duke

Naked

BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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KTM 390 Duke im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2013 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 6.299 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

Pros:

Very good technical equipment
modern cockpit
Agile handling
Engine with an astonishing amount of pressure

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

a bit too small for taller riders
Sound could be heartier
Lambda probe underneath the manifold catches the eye

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.367 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 165 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km

Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 39 NM bei 7.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Reach: 387 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Trellis tubular frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum)

Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 150/60 17 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Single disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Conclusion - what sticks

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