Comparing the KTM 50 SX and the BMW S 1000 RR side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the KTM 50 SX comes with a 49.9 cc unit compared to the BMW S 1000 RR's 999 cc, producing 5.3 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the KTM 50 SX versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 RR. 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 | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Displacement | 49.9 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | 4‑cylinder, four‑stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and DOHC architecture |
| Power | 5.3 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm |
| Torque | 5.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2.3 L | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 41 | 197 |
| Seat Height | 653 | 824 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Switchable ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 160 mm | Dual Disc, 320mm, 4-Piston Radial Caliper |
| Front Suspension | XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm | USD Telescopic Fork, 45mm, Adjustable Spring Preload, Rebound & Compression, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc 160 mm | Single Disc, 220mm, 1-Piston Floating Caliper |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP mono shock | Aluminium Swingarm, Full Floater Pro, Adjustable Compression, Rebound & Spring Preload, 118mm Travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 60/100 - 12 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 - 10 | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | — | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | M Lightweight Lithium-Ion, 12V / 5Ah |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Digital 6.5 inch TFT |
| Color Options | Electronic Orange | Blackstorm MetallicBluestone MetallicLight White / M Motorsport |
| Fuel System | — | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 475000 | Standard | 2324936 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro | 2599927 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro M Sport | 2889862 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Kick Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
