KTM RC 3902014–2021
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 44 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 147 kg
Bike comparison
KTM RC 390 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Unique UD 70
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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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
Unique UD 70
Rs 118,500
dealer list price
- 72 cc
- ~50 km/l
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- KTM RC 3905
- Hero Splendor Plus4
- Unique UD 700
- 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
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM RC 390 |  Hero Splendor Plus |  Unique UD 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Rs 118,500 |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | Hero · India | Unique · Pakistan |
| Type of bike | Sports | Everyday | Everyday |
| Fuel average | ~28 km/l | ~65 km/l | ~50 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 9.5 L | 9.8 L | 9 L |
| On a full tank | ~266 km | ~637 km | ~450 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 373 cc | 97.2 cc | 72 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air | Air |
| Power | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | — |
| Power to weight | 299 PS / tonne | 71 PS / tonne | — |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 87 km/h | — |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Carburettor |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self and kick | Kick |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 147 kg (dry) | 112 kg (with fluids) | — |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 785 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 165 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm | 1,236 mm | — |
| Length × width × height | — | — | 1,880 × 751 × 920 mm |
| Colours | — | — | Black, Red |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 / Disc 230 | Drum / Drum | Drum / Drum |
| ABS | Both wheels | No (linked brakes) | No |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 2.75-18 / 2.75-18 | 2.25-17 / 2.50-17 |
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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- Unique UD 70—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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Photo credits
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
- Hero Splendor Plus: Sonachalam 2k Ramalingame, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unique UD 70: PakWheels (maker's photo)
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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.