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KTM 390 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Triumph Speed 400

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
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. KTM 390 Duke2
  3. Triumph Speed 4002
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeTVS Apache RTR 160Triumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetStreetClassic
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L12 L13 L
On a full tank~375 km~540 km~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc398 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h114 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm790 mm
Ground clearance151 mm180 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,300 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—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 160—a month
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 160?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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.