Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM RC 390 Comparison
Updated: 11, Jul, 2025 07:59 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,27,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 3,18,173
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 196 kg | 172 kg | ||
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 130 mm | 153 mm | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 15 litres | 13.7 litres | ||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1410 mm | 1340±15 mm | ||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2115 mm | 1978 mm | ||
| Overall Width | |||
| 740 mm | 688 mm | ||
| Overall Height | |||
| 1145 mm | 1098 mm | ||
| Seat Height | |||
| 790 mm | 835 mm | ||
| Dry Weight | |||
| 181 kg | 155 kg | ||
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 4.65 secs | 5.61 secs | ||
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 mileage is 22 kmpl (approximate). | KTM RC 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate). | ||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 650cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.65 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds. | ||
| Top Speed | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 top speed is 212 kmph (speedo-indicated). | KTM RC 390 top speed is 169 kmph (speedo-indicated). | ||
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 649 cc | 373.2 cc | ||
| Bore | |||
| 83 mm | 89 mm | ||
| Stroke | |||
| 60 mm | 60 mm | ||
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 1 | ||
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.8:1 | 12.88:1 | ||
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Return | NA | ||
| Throttle Bore | |||
| 36x2 mm | NA | ||
| Engine Details | |||
| 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, Parallel Twin Cylinder Engine | 373.2cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine | ||
| Maximum Power | |||
| 68 HP @ 8000 rpm | 43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm | ||
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm | 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm | ||
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | ||
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection: Ø 36 mm x 2 with Dual Throttle Valves | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | ||
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump | Forced, Wet sump | ||
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 8 Valves | NA | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | NA | ||
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi Disc | PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated | ||
| Primary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 2.095 (88/42) | NA | ||
| Final Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.067 (46/15) | NA | ||
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain | NA | ||
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st-2.438 (39/16), 2nd-1.714 (36/21), 3rd-1.333 (32/24), 4th-1.111 (30/27), 5th-0.966 (28/29), 6th-0.852 (23/27) | NA | ||
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| LED Indicator Lights | |||
| NA | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Clock | |||
| Digital | |||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | ||
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Kawasaki Ninja 650 features include - All-Digital Console, Smartphone Connectivity, Powerful Engine, New Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 Tyres, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC - 2 Modes), LED Headlights, Improved Windshield. | NA | ||
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Benelli TNT 600i, Honda CBR650R, Suzuki GSX-S750, Triumph Trident 660, Kawasaki Z650, CF Moto 650GT | TVS Apache RR 310, KTM Duke 390, BMW G310RR, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha R3, Benelli 302R | ||
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Head Light Type | |||
| LED | LED Daylight Running Lights (DRL) | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | NA | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | NA | ||
| Capacity | |||
| 8Ah | 8Ah | ||
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12 V | ||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | ||
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Head Light | |||
| Twin LED Headlights | LED | ||
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 650cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.65 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds. | ||
| Comfort | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Value for Money | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual Piston | 320mm Single Disc | ||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 220mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston | 230mm Single Disc | ||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 | 110/70-R17 | ||
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W) Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 | 150/60-R17 | ||
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | Cornering ABS | ||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 17-inch | ||
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 17-inch | ||
| Traction Control System | |||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC - 2 Modes) | NA | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm Telescopic Forks | 43mm WP USD Forks | ||
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Horizontal Back-Link with Adjustable Preload , Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock | ||
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Trellis, High-Tensile Steel | Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular) | ||
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 125 mm | 120 mm | ||
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 130 mm | 150 mm | ||
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Trail | |||
| 100 mm | NA | ||
| Rake | |||
| 24° | NA | ||
| 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. | 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. | ||
| Steering Angle | |||
| 32° | 66.5° | ||
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Sports | Sports | ||
| Official Tagline | |||
| Fun. Aggressive. Easy. | Racetrack DNA for the Street | ||
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 price is Rs 7.27 lakh (ex-showroom). | KTM RC 390 price is Rs 3.18 lakh (ex-showroom). | ||
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | ||
| Bike Variant | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 (New Model) | KTM RC 390 (New Model) | ||
| Colour Options | |||
| Lime Green | KTM Factory Racing Blue, KTM Electronic Orange | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | ||
| On Road Price | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 on road price is Rs 8.37 lakh in Delhi, Rs 8.65 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 8.47 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 8.58 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 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. | ||
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | |||
| NA | |||
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