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Hero Splendor Plus vs Triumph Speed 400 vs KTM RC 390

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

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Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 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. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. KTM RC 3903
  3. Triumph Speed 4002
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusTriumph Speed 400KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaTriumph · United KingdomKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayClassicSports
Fuel average~65 km/l~30 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L13 L9.5 L
On a full tank~637 km~390 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc398 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h170 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance165 mm158 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,377 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Triumph Speed 400?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Triumph Speed 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Triumph Speed 400?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Triumph Speed 400 if most pulling power, highest top speed 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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