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KTM RC 390 vs Ducati Monster vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. KTM RC 3901
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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
Ducati Monster111 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Ducati MonsterHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaDucati · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L14 L9.8 L
On a full tank~266 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc937 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h230 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm820 mm785 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—165 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,474 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

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 most ground clearance. 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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