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RC 390 vs Z250 SL vs Z250

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390

KTM

Ex-showroom

₹3.18 L

KTM RC 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate).
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Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki

Ex-showroom

₹2 L

25-35 kmpl (approx.)
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Kawasaki Z250

Kawasaki Z250

Kawasaki

Ex-showroom

₹3.08 L

20-25 kmpl (Approx.)
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Value check

Start with price: KTM RC 390 at ₹3.18 L; Kawasaki Z250 SL at ₹2 L; Kawasaki Z250 at ₹3.08 L.

Body style

Compare dimensions and seating below to judge everyday practicality.

Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

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This page compares KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Z250 SL, Kawasaki Z250 side by side so you can shortlist the best fit without opening multiple tabs.

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Starting Price

Different

KTM RC 390

₹3.18 L

Kawasaki Z250 SL

₹2 L

Kawasaki Z250

₹3.08 L

Power

Different

KTM RC 390

43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

27.62 Bhp @ 9700 rpm

Kawasaki Z250

31.5 Bhp @ 11000 rpm

Torque

Different

KTM RC 390

37 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

22.6 Nm @ 8200 rpm

Kawasaki Z250

21 Nm @ 10000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate).

Kawasaki Z250 SL

25-35 kmpl (approx.)

Kawasaki Z250

20-25 kmpl (Approx.)

Length

KTM RC 390

1978 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1935 mm

Kawasaki Z250

2010 mm

Width

KTM RC 390

688 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

700 mm

Kawasaki Z250

750 mm

Ground Clearance

KTM RC 390

153 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

180 mm

Kawasaki Z250

145 mm

Images

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KTM RC 390

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Kawasaki Z250 SL

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Kawasaki Z250

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 99 technical specs across 6 categories with 49 highlighted differences.

Total specs

99

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Differences found

49

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Other Features

36 differences in this category

Other Features
78 visible specs
36 differences

Showing all specs in Other Features, with changed values marked.

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Digital

Performance

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

89 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

72 mm

Kawasaki Z250

62 mm

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

No

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Tube diamond

Kawasaki Z250

Semi-double cradle, High-tensile steel

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

172 kg

Kawasaki Z250 SL

148 kg

Kawasaki Z250

168 kg

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Z250 SL

MF

Kawasaki Z250

Maintenance Free

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

150/60-R17

Kawasaki Z250 SL

130/70-17M/C 62S

Kawasaki Z250

140/70-17

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

12.88:1

Kawasaki Z250 SL

11.3:1

Kawasaki Z250

11.6:1

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Steering Angle

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

66.5°

Kawasaki Z250 SL

36°(Left), 36°(Right)

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

6

Kawasaki Z250 SL

6

Kawasaki Z250

6

Design

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Digital-2

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Stroke

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

60 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

61.2 mm

Kawasaki Z250

41.2 mm

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

WP APEX - Monoshock

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload

Kawasaki Z250

Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way Adjustable Preload

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 top speed is 169 kmph (speedo-indicated).

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Dry Weight

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

155 kg

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

On Road Price

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

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.

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Z250 SL

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

TVS Apache RR 310, KTM Duke 390, BMW G310RR, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha R3, Benelli 302R

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

110/70-R17

Kawasaki Z250 SL

100/80-17M/C 52S

Kawasaki Z250

110/70-17

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Chain

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

520 X-Ring

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Racetrack DNA for the Street

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Single Minded Purpose

Kawasaki Z250

The Aggressive SuperNaked

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Analogue

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

1340±15 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1330 mm

Kawasaki Z250

1400 mm

Capacity

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

8Ah

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

43mm WP USD Forks

Kawasaki Z250 SL

37 mm telescopic fork

Kawasaki Z250

37mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 (New Model)

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250

2017 Kawasaki Z250

Odometer

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

ABS

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Cornering ABS

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Optional

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Head Light Type

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

LED Daylight Running Lights (DRL)

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

1

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1

Kawasaki Z250

2

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

150 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

116 mm

Kawasaki Z250

130 mm

Braking System

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

LED

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Halogen

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

5.61 secs

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

8.20 secs

Voltage

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

12 V

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Sports

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Naked

Kawasaki Z250

Naked

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

17-inch

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Cooling

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Liquid Cooled

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Liquid Cooling

Kawasaki Z250

Liquid Cooling

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Available

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Upcoming

Kawasaki Z250

Discontinued

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

KTM Factory Racing Blue, KTM Electronic Orange

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Green, Black, Orange

Kawasaki Z250

Green, Black, Red

Clock

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Alloy Wheels

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Alloy Wheels

Kawasaki Z250

Black Mag Alloys

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

81 g/km

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

120 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

110 mm

Kawasaki Z250

119 mm

Gear Shift Light

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Forced, Wet sump

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Forced lubrication, Wet sump

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

LED

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

153 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

180 mm

Kawasaki Z250

145 mm

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

17-inch

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Quick Shift System (QSS)

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 price is Rs 3.18 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250 SL is expected to be priced around Rs 2 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Kawasaki Z250

2017 Kawasaki Z250 price was Rs 3.08 lakh before being discontinued.

Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

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.

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Wet multi-disc, Manual

Kawasaki Z250

Wet Multi-Disc, Manual

Rake

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

24°

Kawasaki Z250

26°

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1st=2.800, 2nd=1.933, 3rd=1.444, 4th=1.217, 5th=1.045, 6th=0.923

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Ignition

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

TCBI with Digital Advance

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

3.000 (42/14)

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

2.800 (84/30)

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Valve System

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

DOHC, 4 valves

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Chain

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Trail

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

90 mm

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Kawasaki Z250 SL is a single cylinder street bike that uses a powerful 249cc engine producing 27.62 BHP at 9700 rpm and 22.6 Nm at 8200 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and claims a top speed of 153 kmph. The bike is still not on sale in India and would be the best option for Kawasaki if they plan to bring a localized product. It weighs just 148 kg and could help rider with less than average height with its 785 mm of seat height. The bikes in competition includes Benelli TNT 250 and Mahindra Mojo 300 in India.

Kawasaki Z250

Z250 Street Fighter is the most affordable Kawasaki bike a person can buy in India. It carries the same 250cc, twin cylinder engine from once on sale Ninja 250, producing 31.5 BHP at 11,000 rpm and 21 Nm at 10,000 rpm. It is very confusing for Kawasaki fans and even many people always think that why are they not bringing the Z300 in place of Z250 in the country. This can even help in more localization of the engine on the Ninja 300. The bike actually weighs 168 kg and claims a top speed of 165 kmph. It rivals no other directly but indirect competition includes Benelli TNT 300.

Cylinder Configuration

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Parallel Twin

Driveline

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

O-ring chain
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Rear Brake

Safety

Different

KTM RC 390

230mm Single Disc

Kawasaki Z250 SL

220mm Disc, Dual-piston caliper

Kawasaki Z250

220mm Single disc, Two-piston calipers

Front Brake

Safety

Different

KTM RC 390

320mm Single Disc

Kawasaki Z250 SL

290mm Disc, Dual-piston caliper

Kawasaki Z250

290mm Single disc, Hydraulic, Two-piston calipers
Engine & Performance
6 visible specs
4 differences

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Engine Management

Engine & Performance

Same

KTM RC 390

Bosch EMS with RBW

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM RC 390

37 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

22.6 Nm @ 8200 rpm

Kawasaki Z250

21 Nm @ 10000 rpm

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM RC 390

43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

27.62 Bhp @ 9700 rpm

Kawasaki Z250

31.5 Bhp @ 11000 rpm

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM RC 390

373.2 cc

Kawasaki Z250 SL

249 cc

Kawasaki Z250

249 cc

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM RC 390

373.2cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder

Kawasaki Z250

249cc, DOHC, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

KTM RC 390

688 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

700 mm

Kawasaki Z250

750 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

KTM RC 390

1978 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1935 mm

Kawasaki Z250

2010 mm

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

KTM RC 390

835 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

785 mm

Kawasaki Z250

785 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

KTM RC 390

1098 mm

Kawasaki Z250 SL

1015 mm

Kawasaki Z250

1025 mm
Comfort & Convenience
2 visible specs
0 differences

Showing all specs in Comfort & Convenience, with changed values marked.

Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Comfort

Comfort & Convenience

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed
Fuel & Efficiency
7 visible specs
3 differences

Showing all specs in Fuel & Efficiency, with changed values marked.

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 mileage is 25 kmpl (approximate).

Kawasaki Z250 SL

25-35 kmpl (approx.)

Kawasaki Z250

20-25 kmpl (Approx.)

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM RC 390

Petrol

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Petrol

Kawasaki Z250

Petrol

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

KTM RC 390

Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 1

Kawasaki Z250

Fuel injection: ø28 mm x 2 (Keihin)

Fuel Economy

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM RC 390

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Digital

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

KTM RC 390

13.7 litres

Kawasaki Z250 SL

11 litres

Kawasaki Z250

17 litres

Low Fuel Warning Light

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM RC 390

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which is better among KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Z250 SL and Kawasaki Z250?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Z250 SL and Kawasaki Z250 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Z250 SL and Kawasaki Z250 prices compare?

Based on the available data, KTM RC 390 is listed with ₹3.18 L, while Kawasaki Z250 SL is listed with ₹2 L, while Kawasaki Z250 is listed with ₹3.08 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Z250 SL and Kawasaki Z250?

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