| General |
| Year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Make Model | KTM RC 390 | BMW M 1000R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm / 52.7 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 179 mm / 7.0 in | - |
| Height | 1267 mm / 49.9 in | 1176 mm / 46.3 in |
| Length | 2002 mm / 78.8 in | 2085 mm / 82.1 in |
| Width | 873 mm / 34.4 in | 996 mm / 39.2 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 199 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 149 | - |
| Dry Weight | 149 kg / 328.5 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Liters / 2.64 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 199 kg / 438.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 32 kW / 43 hp @ 9500 rpm | 154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 35.3 Nm / 26 lb-ft @7250 rpm | 113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 373 cc / 22.7 cu-in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers |
| Bore x Stroke | 89 x 60 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Engine Management | Bosch EMS with RBW | BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body |
| Fuel Induction | Bosch Injection | - |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated | Multi-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" X‑Ring | Chain 525 17/47 |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.652 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 2.765 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated | Aluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting |
| Suspension - Front | WP Suspension Up Side Down | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | WP Monoshock | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable |
| Steering Head Angle | 65 ° | 65.8° |
| Trail | 100mm / 3.9 in | 99.6 mm / 3.92 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 320 mm disc 4 piston radial caliper | M 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 230 mm disc 1 piston caliper | M Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral) |
| Rims - Front | - | 3.50 x 17 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 6.00 x 17 |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70 R17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/60 R17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package |