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KTM 390 Duke vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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
Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. KTM 390 Duke1
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeDucati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank13.4 L16 L
On a full tank~375 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height830 mm830 mm
Ground clearance151 mm—
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17
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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Ducati Panigale V4 R: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about lightest. Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R 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.

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