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BMW R 1300 GS vs KTM RC 390

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. KTM RC 3902
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM RC 390820 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank19 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height850 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—178 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or KTM RC 390?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.