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KTM RC 390 vs Bajaj Dominar 400

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3906
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4002
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Best fuel averageKTM RC 390~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Dominar 400~351 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Dominar 400800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Bajaj Dominar 400351 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Bajaj Dominar 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsCruiser
Fuel average~28 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13 L
On a full tank~266 km~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h158 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm157 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,453 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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?

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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

KTM RC 390 does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Dominar 400?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Dominar 400: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, best fuel average. Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat 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.