KTM 390 Adventure S vs BMW Motorrad F 450 GS
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 390 Adventure S and BMW Motorrad F 450 GS are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 390 Adventure S undercuts the F 450 GS by ₹64,989, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The 390 Adventure S takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the 390 Adventure S and 6.5/10 for the F 450 GS.
Category by category
Price
390 Adventure S
The 390 Adventure S starts ₹64,989 lower (₹4,05,011 against ₹4,70,000), about ₹2,060 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
390 Adventure S
390 Adventure S claims 26.5 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,095 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
F 450 GS
F 450 GS has the better power-to-weight ratio: 273 against 249 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
F 450 GS
F 450 GS adds dual-channel abs that the 390 Adventure S does not have on any variant.
Features
390 Adventure S
390 Adventure S gets rear monoshock, slipper clutch, led headlamp and projector headlamp.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 390 Adventure S if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you live where KTM's bigger service network matters
- your priority is long-distance touring with light off-road use
Buy the F 450 GS if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 390 Adventure S | F 450 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹4,05,011 | ₹4,70,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,61,562 | ₹5,34,867 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,67,420 | ₹1,92,895 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹22,156 | ₹25,672 |
| Five-year total | ₹6,86,138 | ₹7,88,434 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM390 Adventure S | BMW MotorradF 450 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹4,05,011 | ₹4,70,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹12,840 | ₹14,900 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 398.6 cc | 420 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 45.3 bhp | 48.7 bhp |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 26.5 kmpl | 26 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 165 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 182 kg | 178 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance | 237 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm | 1465 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | WP Upside-Down Forks | KYB USD Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Preload and Rebound Adjustment | Aluminum Swinging arm, directly linked KYB WAD spring strut |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | — |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | — |
390 Adventure S vs F 450 GS: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 390 Adventure S or the F 450 GS?
- The 390 Adventure S is cheaper by ₹64,989 at the base variant (₹4,05,011 against ₹4,70,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 390 Adventure S or the F 450 GS?
- The 390 Adventure S claims 26.5 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 390 Adventure S and F 450 GS in Delhi?
- About ₹73,305: roughly ₹4,61,562 for the 390 Adventure S and ₹5,34,867 for the F 450 GS, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹6,86,138 for the 390 Adventure S and ₹7,88,434 for the F 450 GS, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 390 Adventure S comes out ₹1,02,296 ahead.
