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KTM 390 Duke vs Crown CR 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Duke5
  2. Crown CR 1253
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageCrown CR 125~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Duke~375 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Crown CR 125368 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeCrown CR 125TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaCrown · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L9.2 L11 L
On a full tank~375 km~368 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc124 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm—35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm770 mm800 mm
Ground clearance151 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm—1,358 mm
Length × width × height—1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNoBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.50-18 / 3.00-17110/70-17 / 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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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Crown CR 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 weighs about 98 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Crown CR 125 is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Crown CR 125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Crown CR 125 if best fuel average, 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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