KTM RC 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS400 vs KTM Duke 390 Comparison

Updated: 04, Apr, 2025 07:30 AM

	KTM RC 390 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,18,173 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 831 views All time: 1615857 views	Bajaj Pulsar RS400 Expected Price ₹ 2,20,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 3097 views All time: 620118 views	KTM Duke 390 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 2,95,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 876 views All time: 784696 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Ground Clearance
	153 mm	NA	183 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	13.7 litres	NA	15 litres
	Wheelbase
	1340±15 mm	NA	1357 mm
	Seat Height
	835 mm	NA	820 mm
	Dry Weight
	155 kg	NA	149 kg
	Kerb Weight
	172 kg	NA	168.3 kg
	Overall Length
	1978 mm	NA	2002 mm
	Overall Width
	688 mm	NA	838 mm
	Overall Height
	1098 mm	NA	1274 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	5.61 secs	NA	5.7 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	KTM RC 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate).	Bajaj Pulsar RS400 mileage is expected to be around 30 kmpl.	KTM Duke 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	KTM RC 390 top speed is 169 kmph (speedo-indicated).	Bajaj Pulsar RS400 top speed is expected to be around 170 kmph (approximate).	KTM Duke 390 top speed is 167 kmph (speedo-indicated).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 373cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.38 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	373.2 cc	373.3 cc	398.63 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Stroke
	60 mm	NA	64 mm
	Bore
	89 mm	NA	89 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.88:1	NA	12.71:1
	Engine Details
	373.2cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	373.3cc, Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder	398.63cc, Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled Engine
	Maximum Power
	43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm	40 HP @ 8800 rpm	46 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm	35 NM @ 6500 rpm	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Clutch
	PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Slipper Clutch	PASC Slippery Clutch, Cable Operated
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling with Radiator
	Fuel System
	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Engine Management
	Bosch EMS with RBW	NA	Bosch EMS with Ride-by-Wire
	Lubrication
	Forced, Wet sump	NA	Wet Sump, Forced
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Shift Light
			NA
	ABS Light

	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
		Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	TVS Apache RR 310, KTM Duke 390, BMW G310RR, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha R3, Benelli 302R	Bajaj Dominar 400, TVS Apache RR 310, BMW G310RR, KTM RC 390	Bajaj Dominar 400, KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR 310, BMW G310R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, CFMoto 300NK
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Head Light Type
	LED Daylight Running Lights (DRL)	NA	NA
	Voltage
	12 V	NA	12V
	Capacity
	8Ah	NA	8Ah
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Head Light
	LED	LED	Full Split LED Headlamp
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 373cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.38 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	320mm Single Disc	320mm Single Disc	320mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	230mm Single Disc	230mm Single Disc	240mm Single Disc with Floating Calliper
	Wheel Type
	Alloy Wheels	NA	NA
	ABS
	Cornering ABS	2-Channel ABS	Bosch 9.1MP 2-Channel ABS (SuperMoto ABS)
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17	110/70-R17	110/70-R17
	Rear Tyre
	150/60-R17	150/60-R17	150/60-R17
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	43mm WP USD Forks	USD Forks	43mm WP APEX Upside Down Forks, 5-Click Compression & Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge
	Rear Suspension
	WP APEX - Monoshock	Monoshock	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-Step Rebound Damping, 10-Step Preload Adjustable
	Frame (Chassis)
	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	Perimeter	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	NA	142 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	150 mm	NA	150 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	81 g/km	NA	81 gm/km
	Chain
	520 X-Ring	NA	30:80/X-Ring Chain
	Steering Angle
	66.5°	NA	65°
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Racetrack DNA for the Street	NA	#GETDUKED
	Latest Price in India
	2024 KTM RC 390 price is Rs 3.18 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Bajaj Pulsar RS400 price is expected to be around Rs 2.20 lakh (ex-showroom).	KTM Duke 390 price is Rs 2.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Upcoming	Available
	Bike Variant
	2024 KTM RC 390 (New Model)	2024 Bajaj Pulsar RS400	KTM Duke 390 (New Model)
	Colour Options
	KTM Factory Racing Blue, KTM Electronic Orange	Yellow/White, Red/White, Blue/White, All-Black (expected)	Atlantic Blue, Electronic Orange, Gun Metal Grey
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 KTM RC 390 on road price is Rs 3.66 lakh in Delhi, Rs 3.79 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 3.71 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 3.75 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	NA	KTM Duke 390 on road price is Rs 3.40 lakh in Delhi, Rs 3.51 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 3.44 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 3.48 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Quick Shift System (QSS)
		NA	NA