BMW S 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.
- BMW S 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 165 hp (BMW S 1000 R) up to 190 hp (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Torque spans 114 Nm (BMW S 1000 R) up to 145 Nm (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Weight spans 208 kg (BMW S 1000 R) to 211 kg (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (BMW S 1000 R) to 1100 cc (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 R | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KTM |
| Model | BMW S 1000 R | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 165hp | 190hp |
| Torque | 114nm. | 145nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 211kg |
| Front brake | Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper | Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc caliper, 320 mm twin floating discs, equipped with Bosch ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper | 2-piston Brembo caliper, 240 mm disc, equipped with Bosch ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 | 200/55-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage | 48 mm WP Apex SAT inverted fork, electronically adjustable; 4.9 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload | WP Apex SAT shock absorber, electronically adjustable; 5.5 inches of travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 270km/h | 285km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17.5 L – 5 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
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| Price | $13945 | $21499 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Three riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC), Six-axis sensor box incl. ABS Pro & DTC -TFT display with connectivity, Adjustable handlebar position, Intelligent emergency call ECALL |
-Telemetry screen, 5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, -USB-C Connection |
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2023 BMW S 1000 R vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 R and 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R are closely matched in weight, while the 1390 Super Duke R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
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 clear listed power advantage (190 hp vs 165 hp).
Torque
1390 Super Duke R has a clear listed torque advantage (145 Nm vs 114 Nm).
Listed top speed
1390 Super Duke R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (285 km/h vs 270 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S 1000 R and 1390 Super Duke R have very similar listed weights (208 kg vs 211 kg). S 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 S 1000 R vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R is listed at 285 km/h (177 mph) vs 270 km/h (168 mph) for BMW S 1000 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 R or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R has 190 hp compared with 165 hp on the BMW S 1000 R.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 R or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
BMW S 1000 R is lighter at 208 kg vs 211 kg for KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
Which is better, BMW S 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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