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KTM RC 390 vs Ducati Monster 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
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 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. Ducati Monster4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  3. KTM RC 3901
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Ducati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L14 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc937 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h230 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm820 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,474 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 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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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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