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KTM RC 390 vs BMW S 1000 RR

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. KTM RC 3902
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 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

KTM RC 39044 PS
BMW S 1000 RR210 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
BMW S 1000 RR999 cc

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
BMW S 1000 RR197 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
BMW S 1000 RR832 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390BMW S 1000 RR
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank9.5 L16.5 L
On a full tank~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc999 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm210 PS @ 13,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne1066 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h303 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)197 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm832 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,457 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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, KTM RC 390 or BMW S 1000 RR?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or BMW S 1000 RR?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or BMW S 1000 RR: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW S 1000 RR if most power, most pulling power 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.

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