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KTM RC 390 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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
Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. KTM RC 3903
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM RC 390820 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
Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank9.5 L17 L
On a full tank~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm830 mm
Ground clearance178 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick

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 Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R 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.