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KTM 390 Duke vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

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. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. KTM 390 Duke2
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Duke~375 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeSuzuki V-Strom 800DETVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaSuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventureStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L20 L11 L
On a full tank~375 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc776 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h200 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)230 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm855 mm800 mm
Ground clearance151 mm220 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,570 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17110/70-17 / 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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lightest. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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