KTM 390 Duke vs KTM RC 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar SS400 Comparison

Updated: 23, Oct, 2023 11:42 AM

	KTM 390 Duke Ex-Showroom Price N/A * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 3890 views All time: 1109713 views	KTM RC 390 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,18,173 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 22437 views All time: 1607830 views	Bajaj Pulsar SS400 Expected Price ₹ 2,20,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 9220 views All time: 1730869 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	154 kg	172 kg	NA
	Ground Clearance
	170 mm	153 mm	NA
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	11 litres	13.7 litres	NA
	Wheelbase
	1367±15 mm	1340±15 mm	NA
	Seat Height
	800 mm	835 mm	NA
	Dry Weight
	139 kg	155 kg	NA
	Overall Length
	2002 mm	1978 mm	NA
	Overall Width
	873 mm	688 mm	NA
	Overall Height
	1274 mm	1098 mm	NA
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	5.6 secs	5.61 secs	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	20-30 kmpl (approx.)	KTM RC 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate).	Bajaj Pulsar SS400 mileage is expected to be around 30 kmpl.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	373.2 cc	373.2 cc	373.3 cc
	Bore
	89 mm	89 mm	NA
	Stroke
	60 mm	60 mm	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Primary Gear Ratio
	30:80	NA	NA
	Secondary Gear Ratio
	15:45	NA	NA
	Engine Details
	1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, water-cooled	373.2cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	373.3cc, Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder
	Maximum Power
	43 Bhp @ 9500 rpm	43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm	40 HP @ 8800 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	35 Nm @ 7250 rpm	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm	35 NM @ 7000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Clutch
	Slipper Clutch	PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Slipper Clutch
	Cooling
	Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
	Lubrication
	Wet sump	Forced, Wet sump	NA
	Ignition
	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital-2	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Voltage
	12V	12 V	NA
	Capacity
	8Ah	8Ah	NA
	Head Light
	12V, 60/55W, H4	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Vehicle Overview
	KTM 390 Duke is the most value for money motorcycle of India currently, when seen from performance perspective. It offers the 373.2 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected engine producing 43 BHP and 35 Nm of torque. 390 Duke's lightweight body makes it much quicker than all regular bikes, taking just 5.6 second for 0-100 kmph on the meter. KTM Duke 390 has no direct rival while cost comparison brings Mahindra Mojo and CBR250R ABS into the competition.	NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	300mm Disc brake with four-pot brake caliper	320mm Single Disc	320mm Single Disc
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	230mm Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs	230mm Single Disc	230mm Single Disc
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	Alloy Wheels	NA
	ABS
		Cornering ABS	2-Channel ABS
	Front Tyre
	110/70 R17	110/70-R17	110/70-R17
	Rear Tyre
	150/60 R17	150/60-R17	150/60-R17
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	WP 43mm upside down forks	43mm WP USD Forks	USD Forks
	Rear Suspension
	WP Monoshock	WP APEX - Monoshock	Monoshock
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	Perimeter
	Rear Wheel Travel
	150 mm	150 mm	NA
	Front Wheel Travel
	150 mm	120 mm	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Chain
	5/8 x 1/4” X-Ring	520 X-Ring	NA
	Steering Angle
	65°	66.5°	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	One for All	Racetrack DNA for the Street	NA
	Colour Options
	White, Black	KTM Factory Racing Blue, KTM Electronic Orange	Yellow/White, Red/White, Blue/White, All-Black (expected)