KTM 390 Duke Vs BMW R nine T comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.97 Lakh

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₹ 21.43 Lakh

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Overview

KTM 390 Duke Vs BMW R nine T Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 390 Duke Vs R nine T on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

390 Duke Vs R nine T – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R nine T in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.43 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.07 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, KTM 390 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.97 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 390 Duke	BMW R nine T
Price	₹ 2.97 Lakh	₹ 21.43 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Power	45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm bhp	110.00 bhp
Engine	398.6 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

390 Duke Vs R nine T – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R nine T base engine returns 22 KM/L. The KTM 390 Duke base returns 30 KM/L.

390 Duke Vs R nine T – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R nine T gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 390 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Air/oil-cooled Two-cylinder, Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two
Engine CC	398.6 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	45.3 Bhp @ 8500 Rpm	110.00
Max Torque	39 Nm @ 6500 Rpm	116.00
Top Speed	170 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling With Radiator	Air/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2110 mm
Width	831 mm	900 mm
Height	1109 mm	1240 mm
Wheelbase	1354 mm	1487 mm
Ground Clearance	183 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	168 kg	208 kg
Seat Height	800 mm	805 mm
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine- Gearbox Unit

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.0 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.0 L	3.0 L
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	450 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	5-click Compression & Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD Forks, 43mm Diameter	Upside-down Telescopic Forks, 46 Mm Fixed-fork-tube Diameter
Rear Suspension	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound Damping, 10-step Preload Adjustable	Cast Aluminium Single Swinging Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever; Central Spring Strut, Spring Preload Fully Adjustable By Handwheel, Adjustable Rebound-stage Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper	Dual Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Floating Calliper	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	265 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	110/70 - ZR17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	150/60 - ZR17	180/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	-
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
9MB ABS Brakes		-
ABS		-
High-performance Brembo Brake System		-
Instrument Has Everything That Distinguishes A Genuine KTM		-
Power Modes		-
Telescopic Fork Suspension		-
Öhlins electronic steering damper		-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	-
ABS	Single-Channel	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	Halogen	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
GPS & Navigation	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	-

Additonal Features

Aluminium twin-spar frame		-
BFRC lite		-
Bosch Dual channel (with supermoto)		-
Ergonomics Provides Plenty Of Space & Freedom Of Movement		-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control		-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)		-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)		-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)		-
Silencer Is Positioned Close To The Bike'S Overall Centre Of Gravity		-

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