BMW R 12 nineT vs KTM RC 390

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

KTM RC 390 price starts at Rs. 3.33 Lakh, which is Rs. 19.67 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 12 nineT, priced at Rs. 23.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 12 nineT offers a claimed 19.60 kmpl, while the RC 390 delivers 29 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 nineT uses a 1170cc engine producing 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm and the RC 390 a 373.27cc engine producing 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 nineT and RC 390, the RC 390 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the R 12 nineT stands out for performance.

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R 12 nineT vs RC 390 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12 nineTKTM RC 390
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.00 LakhRs. 3.33 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl29 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc373.27 cc
Max power 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 220 Kg172 Kg

R 12 nineT vs RC 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 nineT STDKTM RC 390 STD
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Brand Name BMW KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.33 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 nineT Colors
KTM RC 390 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 62,973 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,111 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,355 R 12 nineT Insurance Rs. 22,687 RC 390 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
215 kmph
169 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
373.27 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm
43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 6500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
101 mm
89 mm
Stroke
73 mm
60 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
12.88:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
29 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
6.49s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
17.13m
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
30.81m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
48.22m
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
3.65s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
5.13s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable, 120 mm
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, 120 mm
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
39 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
30 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-180/55-17 Rear :-120/77-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
835 mm
Load carrying capacity
211 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
1.5 L
Gross Weight
430 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2130*870*1070 mm3
2145*760*830 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1340 mm
Length
2130 mm
2145 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
153 mm
Height
1070 mm
830 mm
Width
870 mm
760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 L
13.7 L
Kerb Weight
220 Kg
172 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Not Available
LED Projector
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Split Trellis Frame (Tubular), Sub Frame Newly Engineered Bolt On Subframe
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Light
Rider Aids - MTC, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS, Supermoto, Race Derived Technology
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Handlebar type
Not Available
Adjustable
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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
KTM RC 390
  • Added engine versatility leads to more excitement; Sharp handling doesn’t scare you silly; Relatively relaxed ergos makes it more accommodating and lends better bike control; Cornering ABS, traction control and quickshifter!
KTM RC 390
  • Design is extremely polarising; Massive price hike compared to its predecessor; Fit and finish levels are sub-par
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BMW R 12 nineT Vs KTM RC 390 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 nineT vs KTM RC 390?
The KTM RC 390 is cheaper than BMW R 12 nineT by ₹19.67 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 nineT vs KTM RC 390?
For the STD version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 12 nineT produces 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 373.27 cc Petrol engine of RC 390 produces 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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