KTM 390 Duke Vs BMW S 1000 R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.97 Lakh

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₹ 21.27 Lakh

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Overview

KTM 390 Duke Vs BMW S 1000 R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 390 Duke Vs S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.27 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 390 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.97 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 390 Duke	BMW S 1000 R
Price	₹ 2.97 Lakh	₹ 21.27 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Power	45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm bhp	162.00 bhp
Engine	398.6 CC	999.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

390 Duke Vs S 1000 R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 R base engine returns 16 KM/L. The KTM 390 Duke base returns 30 KM/L.

390 Duke Vs S 1000 R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 R 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	Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valve
Engine CC	398.6 CC	999.0 CC
Engine Power	45.3 Bhp @ 8500 Rpm	162.00
Max Torque	39 Nm @ 6500 Rpm	114.00
Top Speed	170 kmph	200 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling With Radiator	Water/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2090 mm
Width	831 mm	812 mm
Height	1109 mm	1115 mm
Wheelbase	1354 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	183 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	168 kg	199 kg
Seat Height	800 mm	830 mm
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Bridge-type Aluminium Laminate Frame With Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.0 L	16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.0 L	4.0 L
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	450 km	265 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	5-click Compression & Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD Forks, 43mm Diameter	Upside-down Telescopic Fork Ø 46 Mm, Compression And Rebound Stage Adjustable
Rear Suspension	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound Damping, 10-step Preload Adjustable	Aluminium 2-sided Swing Arm, Rebound Damping Adjustable
Front Brake Type	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper	Twin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Floating Calliper	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70 - ZR17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	150/60 - ZR17	190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Cast Aluminium Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	TFT Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
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	Yes
ABS	Single-Channel	Dual-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	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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