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KTM RC 390 vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 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 RC 3905
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBenelli Imperiale 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli Imperiale 400~360 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 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 RC 39044 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Benelli Imperiale 400TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsClassicStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~360 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc374 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)205 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm780 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,440 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
Colours—Black, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18110/70-17 / 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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 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.