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RC 390 vs Z250 SL vs Z250

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KTM RC 390
Ex-showroom

₹189,542 - ₹3,571,000

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Kawasaki Z250 SL
Ex-showroom

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

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Kawasaki Z250
Ex-showroom

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

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Value check

Start with price: KTM RC 390 at ₹189,542 - ₹3,571,000; Kawasaki Z250 SL at ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000; Kawasaki Z250 at ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000.

Body style

Compare dimensions and seating below to judge everyday practicality.

Powertrain

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

Three-way compare

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

₹189,542 - ₹3,571,000

Kawasaki Z250 SL

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

Kawasaki Z250

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

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

In terms of performance, the 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds.

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
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36 differences

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Performance

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

In terms of performance, the 373cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.61 seconds.

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

172 kg

Kawasaki Z250 SL

148 kg

Kawasaki Z250

168 kg

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

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

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

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Digital-2

Design

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

****

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

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

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

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

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Z250 SL

BS6-Compliant

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

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

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

Capacity

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

8Ah

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

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

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

17-inch

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Not listed

Kawasaki Z250

Not listed

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

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

Cooling

Other Features

Different

KTM RC 390

Liquid Cooled

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Liquid Cooling

Kawasaki Z250

Liquid Cooling

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

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

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Yes

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Yes

Kawasaki Z250

Yes

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

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.

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

KTM RC 390

Digital

Kawasaki Z250 SL

Digital

Kawasaki Z250

Digital

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

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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RC 390 vs Z250 SL vs Z250

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 ₹189,542 - ₹3,571,000, while Kawasaki Z250 SL is listed with ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000, while Kawasaki Z250 is listed with ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000. 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?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Z250 SL and Kawasaki Z250?

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