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BMW S 1000 RR vs KTM RC 390

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 RR or KTM RC 390? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 RR and RC 390. BMW S 1000 RR Price starts at Rs.20.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition. BMW S 1000 RR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm power whereas KTM RC 390 is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, S 1000 RR provides a mileage of 17 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and RC 390 has a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model). BMW S 1000 RR is available in 5 colours & 6 variants whereas KTM RC 390 is available in 4 colours & 2 variants.

S 1000 RR vs RC 390

Key HighlightsBMW S 1000 RRKTM RC 390
PriceRs.20.50 LakhRs.3.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc373.27 cc
Power206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/Range12 kmpl25 kmpl
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BMW S 1000 RR Standard bike
Standard
Rs. 20.50 Lakh
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
GP Edition
Rs. 3.16 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
23.29 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.56 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
999 cc
373.27 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 45 mm
WP APEX USD forks& 43 mm diameter
Rear Suspension
Aluminium swing arm
WP APEX Monoshock& 10 step adjustable
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
110/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size
190/55 - ZR17
150/60 - 17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
220 mm
230 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
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check

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
1
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame
Steel trellis frame& powder coated

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
373.27 cc
Engine Type
Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam
Single Cylinder&Liquid Cooled &DOHC&FI Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.0864 kwh
0.096 kwh
Range
264 km/charge
397 km/charge
Top Speed
303 kmph
170 kmph
Max Torque
113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Max Power
206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm
42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
in-line
Single Cylinder
Charging Socket
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Bore x Stroke
80 X 49.7 mm
89mm x 60mm

Comfort & Convenience

Riding Modes
Rain& Road& Dynamic and Race
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Luggage Space
-
Handle Type
Clip On
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
yes
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
Split
Split Seat
Side Stand Indicator
check
-
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
4
check
Slipper Clutch
check
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2073 mm
2145 mm
Width
826 mm
760 mm
Height
1205 mm
830 mm
Wheelbase
1457 mm
1355 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
153 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
1.7 Litres
Body Type
Super Bike
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
197 kg
172 kg
Seat Height
824 mm
835 mm

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
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yes

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Loaded with refined electronic assistance
  • The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle
  • The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance
  • The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride
  • Added features - adjustable riding posture
  • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
  • Availability of spare parts across the country
  • Impeccable handling around the corners
  • Looks better, new colour options
  • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
  • Reliable and performance friendly engine to continue
  • Tech loaded & a great beginners track motorcycle
Cons
  • The brake bike and feel could have been better
  • The brake bike and feel could have been better
  • The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries
  • The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries
  • The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals.
  • Dedicated posture not suited for long rides
  • Dizzy low-end torque
  • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
  • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
  • Too hardcore as compared to the RR310
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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 RR and KTM RC 390

Safety

S 1000 RR comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. RC 390 has Traction Control System, Power Modes.

Comfort & Convenience

BMW S 1000 RR has features like Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and KTM RC 390, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

BMW S 1000 RR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW S 1000 RR has a 16.5 Litres fuel tank with 1205 mm seat height. KTM RC 390 has 830 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW S 1000 RR and KTM RC 390 Owner Reviews

  • S 1000 RR Review
  • RC 390 Review
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      Firaz
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.0
      The ultimate superbike you need for a daily commute and track. It is loaded with all the features, you need in a superbike, and BMW has done a great job at providing such great beast enthusiasts.
      Likes (3)
    • TS
      Tarun Sharma
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.6
      An amazing bike by BMW with 999cc Engine, 12 kmpl mileage, available in 3 colors. My favorite is Blackstorm Metallic. I love driving this bike.
      Likes (2)
    • PP
      PANCHAMI POONACHA P
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.0
      I have no words awesome bike brilliant, great, and beautiful. BMW is a real flying machine I have no words for it.
      Likes (2)
    • BS
      Bhupendar Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.0
      This is the most comfortable bike I've ever had. The best feature of the BMW is the braking system, and the worst feature is the lighting. Overall, the best bike in this price range.
      Likes (1)
    • G
      Gopi
      3 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      3.8
      This bike has a good body design but worst in terms of performance and mileage.
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