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KTM RC 390 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 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
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 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 3903
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6503
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650~343 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
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Royal Enfield Interceptor 650TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaRoyal Enfield · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsClassicStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~25 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13.7 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km~343 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc648 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h170 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)218 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm804 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm174 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,398 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/90-18 / 130/70-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

KTM RC 390 does around 28 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about quickest (power to weight), lightest. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 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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