KTM RC 390 2018 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2011

KTM RC 390 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

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Technical Specifications KTM RC 390 2018 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2011

KTM RC 390 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

KTM RC 390 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,340 mm	Wheelbase	1,432 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	147 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 390 2018

If you can afford to pay around 8,500 euros (Germany) or just under 9,000 euros (Austria) for the RC390 R and then have around 11,000 flakes left over for the SSP 300 kit, you will get world championship-ready racing goods. "Ready to Race", the name says it all, really. In this case, "Ready to win the World Championship" would almost be more accurate, because the parts kit is actually so complete and complies with the FIM regulations. KTM is doing everything it can to accommodate all those who are considering a serious entry into the racing world, especially of course all the young hopefuls out there. KTM Customer Racing, I pull my helmet! Bravo!

Never before has it been easier to get hold of a World Championship-ready racing machine.

The realisation that I will probably not become a gifted ring rider.

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

The most important changes to the S 1000 RR, however, were the numerous small adjustments to the chassis and geometry. Here we now benefit from thousands of test kilometres from the BMW test crew. This is logical evolution and a great step forward.

Improved driveability - optimised torque curve

plenty of power

strong engine

good traction point

immaculately functioning shift assist.

Accelerating load is very fatiguing.