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KTM RC 390 vs KTM 200 Duke 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
KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 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. KTM RC 3905
  2. KTM 200 Duke2
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 200 Duke~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 200 Duke~473 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 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
KTM 200 Duke25 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
KTM 200 Duke35 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
KTM 200 Duke473 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
KTM 200 Duke155 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390KTM 200 DukeTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~35 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13.5 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~473 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc199.5 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h135 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)159 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm822 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm155 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,357 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • KTM 200 Duke—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM 200 Duke does around 35 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; KTM 200 Duke makes 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and KTM 200 Duke about 159 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or KTM 200 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 200 Duke 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.