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KTM RC 390 vs Ducati Monster

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
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. KTM RC 3901
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank9.5 L14 L
On a full tank~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc937 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm820 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Ducati Monster?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest. Buy Ducati Monster 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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