Ktm 390 Adventure vs Bmw Bikes F 450 Gs

Autocar India

Ktm 390 Adventure

Standard

2.83 lakh

Bmw Bikes F 450 Gs

GS Trophy

5.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

349.32 cc
420 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
–

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
–

Max Engine Power

41.5 hp @ 8600 rpm
48 bhp

Max Engine Torque

33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
45 Nm

Bore

89 mm
72 mm

Stroke

56.15 mm
51.6 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

28 kmpl
23.41 kmpl

Fuel Tank Size

14.5 L
14 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
26.3 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

23 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

29 kmpl
–

Auto Start/Stop

0-60kph

2.74 sec
–

0-100kph

6.82 sec
–

0-80kph

4.36 sec
–

0-40kph

1.55 sec
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
2.5 L

Top Speed

–
165 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Split Trellis Frame
Steel Tubular Space Frame

Chassis type

Trellis Frame, Split Chassis
Trellis Frame

Front Suspension Type

WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks, 43mm diameter, 200mm travel
KYB USD Telescopic Fork

Front Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Rebound damping (20-clicks) and Preload (10 steps)
Aluminum Swinging arm, directly linked KYB WAD spring strut

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 19
100/90 R19

Rear Tyre Size

130/80 - 17
130/80 R17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
240 mm

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
310 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
240 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1470 mm
1465 mm

Seat height

825 mm
845 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A
–

Ground Clearance

228 mm
–

Kerb Weight

181 kg
178 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Pass-light switch

Daytime Running Lights

Keyless Lock

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Stand Alarm

Low Oil Indicator

–

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Electric Start

Pillion Backrest

Digital Fuel Guage

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Quickshifter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

12V 8Ah
12V, 8Ah MF

Riding Modes

Antilock Braking System

Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Shift Light

–

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Cruise Control

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

Underseat storage light

–

Heated Grips

–

Audio System

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

–

Trip Meter

Average Speed

–

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Speedometer

–
Digital

Shift Indicator

–