BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 390 Duke R

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

KTM 390 Duke R price starts at Rs. 3.47 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.48 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW F 450 GS, priced at Rs. 4.95 Lakh. On the performance front, the F 450 GS uses a 420cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm and the 390 Duke R a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the F 450 GS and 390 Duke R, the 390 Duke R is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the F 450 GS stands out for performance.

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F 450 GS vs 390 Duke R Comparison Summary

Specification BMW F 450 GSKTM 390 Duke R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.95 LakhRs. 3.47 Lakh
Mileage Not Available30 kmpl
Engine 420 cc398.63 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 178 Kg168.3 Kg

F 450 GS vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW F 450 GS STDKTM 390 Duke R STD
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Brand Name BMW KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.47 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 450 GS Colors
KTM 390 Duke R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 13,553 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,489 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 25,051 F 450 GS Insurance Rs. 22,888 390 Duke R Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
165 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
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
Not Available
89 mm
Stroke
Not Available
64 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.71:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
30 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
20-25 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Travel-Dependent Damping (WAD), Rebond and Pre-load Adjustable
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19,Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
845 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
3 L
Length*Width*Height
2161*869*1210 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1357 mm
Length
2161 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
Not Available
183 mm
Height
1210 mm
Not Available
Width
869 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
178 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Enduro
Track,Rain,Street
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Engine Brake Control, On-Board Computer, Cornering ABS
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
8500 Kms/150 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
16000 Kms/240 Days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

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 Duke R
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • Brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • Adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • Lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • Feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • You can barely feel any engine heat, even in bumper to bumper traffic
  • Motor has become a lot smoother than before
BMW F 450 GS
  • Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders
  • GS Trophy variant is on the costlier side
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than BMW F 450 GS by ₹1.48 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 450 GS vs KTM 390 Duke R?
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 Duke R produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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