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BMW S 1000 R vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R

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

BMW S 1000 R
KTM 1390 Super Duke R

BMW Motorrad

S 1000 R

From ₹22.25 Lakh

Full S 1000 R page Change

KTM

1390 Super Duke R

From ₹22.96 Lakh

Full 1390 Super Duke R page Change
BMW S 1000 RStandard · ₹22.25 Lakh
KTM 1390 Super Duke R1390 Super Duke R · ₹22.96 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price S 1000 R: ₹22.25 Lakh (ahead) 1390 Super Duke R: ₹22.96 Lakh S 1000 R ₹70,800 cheaper
Braking S 1000 R: Cornering ABS 1390 Super Duke R: Cornering ABS
Mileage S 1000 R: 16 kmpl 1390 Super Duke R: 16.94 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power S 1000 R: 170 PS 1390 Super Duke R: 190 hp (ahead) Torque 114 vs 145 Nm
Weight S 1000 R: 199 kg 1390 Super Duke R: 200 kg Seat height 830 vs 834 mm
Versions S 1000 R: 5 (ahead) 1390 Super Duke R: 1

Pick the S 1000 R for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the 1390 Super Duke R for better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹22.25 Lakh
₹22.96 Lakh
On-road in
₹24.56 Lakh
₹25.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹65,258 a month
₹67,322 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
170 PS
190 hp
Torque
114 Nm
145 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
16 kmpl
16.94 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
999 cc
1,350 cc
Engine Type
In-line 4-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, DOHC, water/oil-cooled (Optimised mid-range)
75° V-Twin (LC8), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC with Cam Shift variable valve timing
Bore x Stroke
80.0 mm x 49.7 mm
110.0 mm x 71.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.2:1
Cooling
Liquid / Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (Straight-cut gears)
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping slipper system
PASC slipper clutch, Brembo hydraulic master cylinder
Drive Type
Chain Drive (O-ring chain 525, 17/45 gearing)
Chain Drive (525 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm floating discs, radial 4-piston fixed calipers
Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (Cornering ABS with 6-axis IMU)
Bosch 9.3 MP Two-Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS mode)
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (M Forged / Carbon 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
190/55-ZR17 Tubeless (or 200/55 with M wheels)
200/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power GP)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (120 mm travel, optional Dynamic Damping Control DDC)
48 mm WP APEX Open Cartridge USD Fork, fully adjustable, 125 mm travel (WP Semi-Active on EVO)
Rear Suspension
Aluminium underslung swingarm with central monoshock (117 mm travel, optional DDC)
WP APEX Monoshock with progressive linkage, fully adjustable, 140 mm travel
Frame Type
Aluminium composite bridge frame (Flex Frame) with load-bearing engine
Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame with cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1491 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
149 mm

Dimensions

Length
2090 mm
2130 mm
Width
812 mm
830 mm
Height
1115 mm
1120 mm
Seat Height
830 mm (Options: 810 mm low / 850 mm high)
834 mm
Kerb Weight
199 kg (194 kg with M Package)
200 kg (Dry: 188 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
17.5 L (Reserve 3.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with BMW Connectivity
5.0-inch Full-Colour Bonded Glass TFT Display with telemetry
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (BMW Motorrad Connected)
Yes (KTMconnect with music, phone, and turn-by-turn navigation)
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn via Connected App)
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via KTMconnect)
USB Charging
Yes (USB socket)
Yes (USB-C charging port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic + optional Riding Modes Pro with Dynamic Pro)
5 Modes (Rain, Street, Sport + Optional Performance & Track Modes)
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC with 6-axis IMU and Wheelie Control)
Yes (Cornering MTC with 5-level Wheelie Control & Slide Control)
Quickshifter
Optional / Standard on Pro (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional)
Optional / Standard with Tech Pack (Quickshifter+)
Cruise Control
Optional (Electronic Cruise Control)
Yes (Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with compact central projector and DRL
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
Full LED multi-functional indicators

Seat & Storage

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

Choice

Versions
5 versions
1 version
Price range
₹22.25 Lakh – ₹28.75 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₹22.25 Lakh 1390 Super Duke R₹22.96 Lakh 1390 Super Duke R ₹70,800 more

On-road price by city

S 1000 R Standard against 1390 Super Duke R 1390 Super Duke R

CityS 1000 R1390 Super Duke RGap
Mumbai₹25.45 Lakh₹26.25 LakhS 1000 R ₹80,500 less
Pune₹25.45 Lakh₹26.25 LakhS 1000 R ₹80,500 less
New Delhi₹24.56 Lakh₹25.34 LakhS 1000 R ₹77,668 less
Bengaluru₹26.78 Lakh₹27.63 LakhS 1000 R ₹84,748 less
Chennai₹25.45 Lakh₹26.25 LakhS 1000 R ₹80,500 less
Hyderabad₹26.78 Lakh₹27.63 LakhS 1000 R ₹84,748 less
Ahmedabad₹24.11 Lakh₹24.88 LakhS 1000 R ₹76,252 less
Kolkata₹25 Lakh₹25.8 LakhS 1000 R ₹79,084 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 S 1000 R or the 1390 Super Duke R?

The S 1000 R, by ₹70,800 on the versions compared here: S 1000 R Standard at ₹22.25 Lakh against 1390 Super Duke R 1390 Super Duke R at ₹22.96 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹24.56 Lakh against ₹25.34 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 1390 Super Duke R claims 16.94 kmpl against 16 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The S 1000 R Standard makes 170 PS and 114 Nm and the 1390 Super Duke R 1390 Super Duke R makes 190 hp and 145 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹65,258 a month for the S 1000 R 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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