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KTM RC 390 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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 ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. KTM RC 3903
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 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 ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm835 mm
Ground clearance178 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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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