Piaggio BV 400 S vs KTM SMC 390 R (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio BV 400 Sstacks up against the KTM SMC 390 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio BV 400 SKTM SMC 390 R
Model year20262026
Price$7,549$6,049
Engine399 cc398 cc
Weight195 kg154 kg
Seat height821 mm860 mm
Fuel capacity12.0 L9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)Manual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Tires120/70 R16 / 150/70 R14Michelin® Power 6 110/70 R17 / Michelin® Power 6 150/60 R17

Piaggio BV 400 S vs KTM SMC 390 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio BV 400 S and the KTM SMC 390 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio BV 400 S brings its published horsepower in a 195 kg package, while the KTM SMC 390 R counters with its own power figure at 154 kg. On price, the KTM SMC 390 R has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: