Ktm Rc 390 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 390 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Ktm Rc 390: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 179 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 390
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
179 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
179 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 390
7.8/10
"Buy it right and the RC 390 punches embarrassingly hard above its weight."
Pros
+Genuinely fast for displacement
+Premium suspension and brakes
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
Cons
−Brutal heat management issues
−Abuse potential from owners
−Hard seat, cramped ergonomics
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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