2024 BMW S 1000 XR 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 S 1000 XR 84 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R 83 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
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 170 hp (2024 BMW S 1000 XR) up to 190 hp (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Torque spans 114 Nm (2024 BMW S 1000 XR) up to 145 Nm (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Weight spans 211 kg (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R) to 227 kg (2024 BMW S 1000 XR).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 BMW S 1000 XR) to 1100 cc (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
Reader votes so far — total 3: 2024 BMW S 1000 XR (1); 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R (2).
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 XR | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KTM |
| Model | BMW S 1000 XR | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 170hp | 190hp |
| Torque | 114nm. | 145nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 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 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | 2-piston Brembo caliper, 240 mm disc, equipped with Bosch ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 84cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 200/55-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | 48 mm WP Apex SAT inverted fork, electronically adjustable; 4.9 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | WP Apex SAT shock absorber, electronically adjustable; 5.5 inches of travel |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Naked |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 285km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 6.7 L/100km | 17.5 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17495 | $21499 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Headlight Pro (daytime riding light icon & adaptive headlight; observe country-specific regulations) -Riding modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro & DTC) -Dynamic ESA chassis, Keyless Ride, Integrated case holder, Toll pass compartment -Storage compartment under seat, USB charging interface, Emergency call |
-Telemetry screen, 5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, -USB-C Connection |
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2024 BMW S 1000 XR vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW S 1000 XR and 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R differ on the listed specifications: the 1390 Super Duke R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
1390 Super Duke R has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
1390 Super Duke R has a modest listed power advantage (190 hp vs 170 hp).
Torque
1390 Super Duke R has a clear listed torque advantage (145 Nm vs 114 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 XR and 1390 Super Duke R have very similar listed top speeds (280 km/h vs 285 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
1390 Super Duke R has a modest listed weight advantage (211 kg vs 227 kg). S 1000 XR and 1390 Super Duke R have very similar seat heights (84 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 XR vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R is listed at 285 km/h (177 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for BMW S 1000 XR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 XR or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R has 190 hp compared with 170 hp on the BMW S 1000 XR.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 XR or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R is lighter at 211 kg vs 227 kg for BMW S 1000 XR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 XR 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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