Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the KTM 390 DUKE side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the KTM 390 DUKE's 398.63 cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 30 kmpl for the KTM 390 DUKE. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Oil/water cooling | Liquid cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 398.63 cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 168.3 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 820 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS with SUPERMOTO mode |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 150/60 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 8 Ah | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | 5" TFT dash display |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | GUN METAL GREYELECTRONIC ORANGEATLANTIC BLUE |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Standard | 339002 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |









