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KTM RC 390 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli 302S

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
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

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3905
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Hero Splendor PlusBenelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandKTM · AustriaHero · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~65 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L9.8 L16 L
On a full tank~266 km~637 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc97.2 cc300 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne—
Top speed170 km/h87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height820 mm785 mm795 mm
Ground clearance178 mm165 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,236 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus 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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