KTM RC 390 Vs BMW R nine T comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 3.22 Lakh

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₹ 21.43 Lakh

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Overview

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

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 390 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.

RC 390 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 RC 390 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 3.22 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 390	BMW R nine T
Price	₹ 3.22 Lakh	₹ 21.43 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	35.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Power	42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm bhp	110.00 bhp
Engine	373.2 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

RC 390 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 RC 390 base returns 35 KM/L.

RC 390 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 RC 390 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	373.2 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	42.9 Bhp @ 9000 Rpm	110.00
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7000 Rpm	116.00
Top Speed	200 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection System	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1978 mm	2110 mm
Width	688 mm	900 mm
Height	835 mm	1240 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1487 mm
Ground Clearance	153 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	172 kg	208 kg
Seat Height	820 mm	805 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine- Gearbox Unit

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.7 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.5 L	3.0 L
Mileage	35.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD Forks, 43 Mm Diameter	Upside-down Telescopic Forks, 46 Mm Fixed-fork-tube Diameter
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock, 10 Step 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 X 17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	150/60 X 17	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	Yes	-
Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Tripmeter Count	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	-
Pillion Seat Type	Stepped Seat	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
17 Inch Orange Wheels		-
ABS		-
Brand New Twin Headlight		-
Integrated Blinkers As A Special Feature The RC		-
Pillion Ride Seat		-
Telescopic Fork		-
Thin Tail Fitting Perfectly Into The Pure Racing Look		-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	5 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	-

Additonal Features

100% Digital LCD Display		-
A Brand New Steel Fuel Tank With 9.5L Capacity		-
Handlebars & Switches Contributes To A Sporty & Aggressive Riding Position		-
TFT Multifunction display		-
Triple Clamps Are Eye-Catchers & Together With The Clip On Handlebars		-

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