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KTM RC 390 vs Crown CR 125 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
Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 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 3904
  2. Crown CR 1254
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageCrown CR 125~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankCrown CR 125~368 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 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
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Crown CR 125368 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Crown CR 125TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaCrown · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L9.2 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~368 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc124 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm—35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm—28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)98 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm770 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm—1,358 mm
Length × width × height—1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNoBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.50-18 / 3.00-17110/70-17 / 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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Crown CR 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 weighs about 98 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Crown CR 125 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Crown CR 125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Crown CR 125 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.

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