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KTM 390 Duke vs KTM RC 390 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
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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 Duke3
  2. KTM RC 3903
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Duke~375 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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
KTM RC 39044 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L9.5 L11 L
On a full tank~375 km~266 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc373 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h170 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm820 mm800 mm
Ground clearance151 mm178 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,340 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 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
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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.