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BMW R 18 vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or KTM 1390 Super Duke R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and 1390 Super Duke R. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 1390 Super Duke R Price starts at Rs.22.96 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power whereas KTM 1390 Super Duke R is a 2 cylinder, 1350 cc Engine can generate 187.43 bhp @10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and 1390 Super Duke R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 1390 Super Duke R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

R 18 vs 1390 Super Duke R

Key HighlightsBMW R 18KTM 1390 Super Duke R
PriceRs.19.90 LakhRs.22.96 Lakh
Engine Capacity1802 cc1350 cc
Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm187.43 bhp @10000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.8 kmplN/A km/charge
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BMW R 18 STD bike
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Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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Rs. 22.96 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
22.77 Lakh
Price Breakup
26.08 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
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4.0
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 Litres
17.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1350 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston
Fixed
Front Disc Size
300
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42
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Front Wheel Size
19
R17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
46
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
46
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Rear Wheel Size
16
R17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy Wheel
Front Suspension
Telescopifork
WP APEX-USD 48 mm
Rear Suspension
Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
WP APEX-linkage shock
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R19
120 / 70 ZR 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
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Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
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Digital
Gear Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or Unlimited km
2 Years/ 50000 kms

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Chrome-moly tubular space frame & powder-coated

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
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Engine Capacity
1802 cc
1350 cc
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
2-cylinder& 4-stroke& V 75 degree
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.31 kwh
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Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Top Speed
180 kmph
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Bore x Stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
110mm X 71 mm
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
DOHC
Cooling type
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Max Power
89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
187.43 bhp @10000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
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Call/SMS Alerts
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-
Front Storage Box
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Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
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Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
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Riding Modes
3
3
Service Reminder Indicator
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-
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
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Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
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Hazard Warning Indicator
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Hazard Warning Switch
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Radial Tyres
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Side Stand Alarm
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check
Pass Light
check
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Pillion Grabrail
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
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Brake Assist
-
Power Modes
3
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Slipper Clutch
Single Plate Clutch
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Traction Control System
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2440 mm
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Width
964 mm
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Height
1232 mm
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Wheelbase
1731 mm
1491 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 Litres
17.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
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Body Type
Cruiser
Sports
Seat Height
690 mm
834 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
345 kg
200 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Powerful 1,301cc V Twin engine with 190 PS of power
  • Comes with a host of features (TFT screen, telematics, TPMS, Cornering TCS, ABS, and more)
  • Ready to race character with premium components such as Brembo Stylema brakes, WP Apex shocks, and more
  • Semi-Active electrically adjustable WP Apex suspension setup
  • Premium chassis made of Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame
  • It comes with a Quickshifter+ which allows clutchless gearshifts
Cons
  • High price point
  • Not good for beginner riders, the big engine and high performance might become challenging for new riders
  • The 834mm seat height is not suitable for short riders
  • Heavy windblast at high speeds (no windscreen or fairing to protect the rider from windblast)
  • High maintenance cost
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 18 and KTM 1390 Super Duke R

Safety

R 18 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. 1390 Super Duke R has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Power Modes.

Comfort & Convenience

BMW R 18 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and KTM 1390 Super Duke R, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1390 Super Duke R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. KTM 1390 Super Duke R has seat height and 17.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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