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KTM 390 Duke vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster

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
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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. KTM 390 Duke0
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeHero Splendor PlusDucati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaHero · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~65 km/l—
Petrol tank13.4 L9.8 L14 L
On a full tank~375 km~637 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc97.2 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h87 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance151 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,236 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Hero Splendor Plus?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

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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.