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Ducati Monster vs KTM RC 390

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. KTM RC 3901
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height820 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—178 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or KTM RC 390?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 if lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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