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KTM 390 Adventure vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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

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KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R5
  2. KTM 390 Adventure2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 AdventureKawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank14.5 L17 L
On a full tank~406 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight278 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight158 kg (dry)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm830 mm
Ground clearance200 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-17120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick

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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  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Ninja H2R: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Adventure if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if most power, most pulling power 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.