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BMW R 12 nineT vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW R 12 nineT
KTM 1390 Super Duke R

BMW Motorrad

R 12 nineT

From ₹23.5 Lakh

Full R 12 nineT page Change

KTM

1390 Super Duke R

From ₹22.96 Lakh

Full 1390 Super Duke R page Change
BMW R 12 nineTStandard · ₹23.5 Lakh
KTM 1390 Super Duke R1390 Super Duke R · ₹22.96 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 12 nineT: ₹23.5 Lakh 1390 Super Duke R: ₹22.96 Lakh (ahead) 1390 Super Duke R ₹54,200 cheaper
Braking R 12 nineT: Cornering ABS 1390 Super Duke R: Cornering ABS
Mileage R 12 nineT: ~19.6 kmpl (ahead) 1390 Super Duke R: 16.94 kmpl Claimed
Power R 12 nineT: 109 PS 1390 Super Duke R: 190 hp (ahead) Torque 115 vs 145 Nm
Weight R 12 nineT: 220 kg 1390 Super Duke R: 200 kg Seat height 795 vs 834 mm
Versions R 12 nineT: 2 (ahead) 1390 Super Duke R: 1

Pick the R 12 nineT for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the 1390 Super Duke R for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹23.5 Lakh
₹22.96 Lakh
On-road in
₹25.93 Lakh
₹25.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹68,902 a month
₹67,322 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
109 PS
190 hp
Torque
115 Nm
145 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
~19.6 kmpl
16.94 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,170 cc
1,350 cc
Engine Type
Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
75° V-Twin (LC8), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC with Cam Shift variable valve timing
Bore x Stroke
101.0 mm x 73.0 mm
110.0 mm x 71.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
13.2:1
Cooling
Air / Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual with helical gear teeth
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
PASC slipper clutch, Brembo hydraulic master cylinder
Drive Type
Cardan Shaft Drive (Bevel gear drive ratio 2.91:1)
Chain Drive (525 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 310 mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (Cornering ABS)
Bosch 9.3 MP Two-Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS mode)
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels (17-inch Front & Rear; Option 719 Classic Spoke optional)
Cast Aluminium Lightweight Wheels (17-inch Front & Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power GP)
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless
200/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power GP)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound), 120 mm travel
48 mm WP APEX Open Cartridge USD Fork, fully adjustable, 125 mm travel (WP Semi-Active on EVO)
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with central shock, 120 mm travel)
WP APEX Monoshock with progressive linkage, fully adjustable, 140 mm travel
Frame Type
Tubular steel spaceframe with bolted-on rear subframe
Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame with cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase
1511 mm
1491 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
149 mm

Dimensions

Length
2130 mm
2130 mm
Width
870 mm
830 mm
Height
1070 mm
1120 mm
Seat Height
795 mm
834 mm
Kerb Weight
220 kg
200 kg (Dry: 188 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0 L (Aluminium sculpted fuel tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)
17.5 L (Reserve 3.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Twin circular analogue instruments for Speed & RPM with integrated digital displays
5.0-inch Full-Colour Bonded Glass TFT Display with telemetry
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (via BMW Motorrad Connected)
Yes (KTMconnect with music, phone, and turn-by-turn navigation)
Navigation
Optional (via Connected App)
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via KTMconnect)
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C & 12V Socket standard)
Yes (USB-C charging port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
5 Modes (Rain, Street, Sport + Optional Performance & Track Modes)
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
Yes (Cornering MTC with 5-level Wheelie Control & Slide Control)
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro)
Optional / Standard with Tech Pack (Quickshifter+)
Cruise Control
Optional (Cruise Control)
Yes (Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Headlight Pro (Cornering light)
Full LED Alien Predator Projector Headlamp with integrated air intake
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear indicators
Full LED integrated in rear turn indicators
Turn Indicators
Full LED (Auto-cancelling)
Full LED multi-functional indicators

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece roadster seat / Aluminum rear seat cowl
Split sport saddle with aggressive pillion cowl
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹23.5 Lakh – ₹25.25 Lakh
₹22.96 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹23.5 Lakh 1390 Super Duke R₹22.96 Lakh 1390 Super Duke R ₹54,200 less

On-road price by city

R 12 nineT Standard against 1390 Super Duke R 1390 Super Duke R

CityR 12 nineT1390 Super Duke RGap
Mumbai₹26.87 Lakh₹26.25 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹61,625 less
Pune₹26.87 Lakh₹26.25 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹61,625 less
New Delhi₹25.93 Lakh₹25.34 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹59,457 less
Bengaluru₹28.28 Lakh₹27.63 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹64,877 less
Chennai₹26.87 Lakh₹26.25 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹61,625 less
Hyderabad₹28.28 Lakh₹27.63 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹64,877 less
Ahmedabad₹25.46 Lakh₹24.88 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹58,373 less
Kolkata₹26.4 Lakh₹25.8 Lakh1390 Super Duke R ₹60,541 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the R 12 nineT or the 1390 Super Duke R?

The 1390 Super Duke R, by ₹54,200 on the versions compared here: R 12 nineT Standard at ₹23.5 Lakh against 1390 Super Duke R 1390 Super Duke R at ₹22.96 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹25.93 Lakh against ₹25.34 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The R 12 nineT claims ~19.6 kmpl against 16.94 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The R 12 nineT Standard makes 109 PS and 115 Nm and the 1390 Super Duke R 1390 Super Duke R makes 190 hp and 145 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹68,902 a month for the R 12 nineT and ₹67,322 for the 1390 Super Duke R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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