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KTM 390 Adventure vs KTM RC 390

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
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. KTM RC 3904
  2. KTM 390 Adventure3
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Adventure~406 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM RC 390820 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
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Adventure406 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 AdventureKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank14.5 L9.5 L
On a full tank~406 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight278 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight158 kg (dry)147 kg (dry)
Seat height855 mm820 mm
Ground clearance200 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-17110/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Adventure or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and KTM 390 Adventure about 158 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Adventure or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Adventure if you care most about most pulling power, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM RC 390 if quickest (power to weight), 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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