BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 390 Adventure S

BMW F 450 GS Price starts at Rs. 4.70 Lakh which is Rs. 91,595 costlier than base model of KTM 390 Adventure S priced at Rs. 3.78 Lakh. In technical specifications, BMW F 450 GS is powered by 420 cc engine , while KTM 390 Adventure S is powered by 398.7 cc engine. BMW F 450 GS is available in 3 different colours while KTM 390 Adventure S comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 390 Adventure S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

F 450 GS vs 390 Adventure S

Key Highlights F 450 GS STD390 Adventure S STD
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm

F 450 GS vs 390 Adventure S Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW F 450 GS STDKTM 390 Adventure S STD
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Brand Name BMW KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.70 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.97 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 450 GS Colors
KTM 390 Adventure S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 12,868 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 10,876 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,687 F 450 GS Insurance Rs. 20,672 390 Adventure S Insurance
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Spark Plugs
...
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
...
Claimed Top Speed
165 kmph
155 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Displacement
420 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6750 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
...
89 mm
Stroke
...
64 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
12.71:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
...
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
...
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
...
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork
Wp Apex Usd Open Cartridge Fork, 43 mm, Wheels Travel - 200 mm, Fully Adjustable For Compression And Rebound Damping (30-Step)
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Travel-Dependent Damping (WAD), Rebond and Pre-load Adjustable
Wp Monoshock, 205 mm, Adjustable For Rebound Damping (20-Click) And Preload (10-Step)

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19,Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-130/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
845 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
2.9 L
Length*Width*Height
2161*869*1210 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1470 mm
Length
2161 mm
...
Ground Clearance
...
237 mm
Height
1210 mm
...
Width
869 mm
...
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
178 Kg
182 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Split Trellis Frame, Bolt On Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
...
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Enduro
Traction Control
No. of Tripmeters
...
2
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Engine Brake Control, On-Board Computer, Cornering ABS
Quickshifter+, MTC, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Side Stand Warning
Exhaust Heat Shield
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
...
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW F 450 GS
  • Looks quite appealing
  • Loaded with electronics like riding modes, TFT display, and rider aids
  • Parallel-twin engine should offer a refined and strong performance
KTM 390 Adventure S
  • Feels incredibly light and easy to manage
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are a real boon for handling punctures
  • Motor is tractable, making it easy to ride in the city or even off road
  • Cruise control works great when touring on highways
  • Nearly fully-adjustable suspension lets you set the bike up for your weight or riding style easily
  • Fantastic highway performance
  • No wind buffeting at over 100kmph
BMW F 450 GS
  • Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders
  • GS Trophy variant is on the costlier side
KTM 390 Adventure S
  • Slight vibrations in the footpegs above 6000rpm
  • Need to remove a side panel to adjust rear preload setting
  • Footpeg rubbers need a spanner to remove
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 390 Adventure S?
The KTM 390 Adventure S is cheaper than BMW F 450 GS by ₹72,765.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 390 Adventure S?
For the STD version, 420 cc Petrol engine of F 450 GS produces 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure S produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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