2024 BMW M 1000 R vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW M 1000 R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R 83 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 190 hp (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R) up to 210 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 R) up to 145 Nm (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Weight spans 210 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 R) to 211 kg (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 BMW M 1000 R) to 1100 cc (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
Reader votes so far — total 3: 2024 BMW M 1000 R (1); 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R (2).
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| Specification | BMW M 1000 R | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KTM |
| Model | BMW M 1000 R | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 190hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 145nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 211kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc caliper, 320 mm twin floating discs, equipped with Bosch ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | 2-piston Brembo caliper, 240 mm disc, equipped with Bosch ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 ZR17 | 200/55-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | 48 mm WP Apex SAT inverted fork, electronically adjustable; 4.9 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable | WP Apex SAT shock absorber, electronically adjustable; 5.5 inches of travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 300km/h | 285km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7.3 L/100km | 17.5 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $21695 | $21499 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Pro riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1–3, Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), shift assistant Pro, -Automatic Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro), TFT display with M start-up animation, LED headlights, rear light and turn indicators -Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), M battery, M forged wheels, Titanium rear silencer, M brake, M seat ,M brake and clutch lever -Handlebar end mirrors, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC), Heated grips, Cruise control |
-Telemetry screen, 5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, -USB-C Connection |
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2024 BMW M 1000 R vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW M 1000 R and 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R are closely matched in weight, while the M 1000 R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the 1390 Super Duke R has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
1390 Super Duke R has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
M 1000 R has a modest listed power advantage (210 hp vs 190 hp).
Torque
1390 Super Duke R has a clear listed torque advantage (145 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
M 1000 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (300 km/h vs 285 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
M 1000 R and 1390 Super Duke R have very similar listed weights (210 kg vs 211 kg). M 1000 R and 1390 Super Duke R have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 R vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
BMW M 1000 R is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) vs 285 km/h (177 mph) for KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 R or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
BMW M 1000 R has 210 hp compared with 190 hp on the KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 R or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
BMW M 1000 R is lighter at 210 kg vs 211 kg for KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
Which is better, BMW M 1000 R or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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