KTM RC 390 2014 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

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Overview - KTM RC 390 2014 vs BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Technical Specifications KTM RC 390 2014 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2018

KTM RC 390 2014
BMW R 1200 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power44 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque35 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement373.2 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,340 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)147 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)231 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity10 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

The RC390 has opened my eyes and I hope that there is a lot more to come with small displacement. Low weight still leads to the greatest enjoyment when riding a motorbike, although you can't do without a bit of power either. But the 390 somehow managed to inspire me with its 44 hp and to break me of my addiction to even more power. I'm going to build a small race track 2.5 km long with 14 bends and then there'll be a 1000PS RC390 Cup.

Low weight

Sufficient power

Pleasant geometry

Unique design, Great features

Full performance accessory range.

Spongy and weak brakes

Insufficient lean angle clearance for race track

Stony hard seat

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound, comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable rev counter

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM RC 390 vs BMW R 1200 R

Price KTM RC 390

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