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KTM RC 390 vs Suzuki GS 150 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
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 3904
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  3. Suzuki GS 1501
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GS 150116 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
Suzuki GS 150—
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Suzuki GS 150—
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Suzuki GS 150—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Suzuki GS 150150 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Suzuki GS 150—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Suzuki GS 150—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Suzuki GS 150—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Suzuki GS 150116 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Suzuki GS 150—
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Suzuki GS 150155 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Suzuki GS 150TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 399,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaSuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsEverydayStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc150 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm—35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm—28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)116 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm—800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm155 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,270 mm1,358 mm
Colours—Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75 – 18 (42P) / 3.00 – 18 (47P)110/70-17 / 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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Suzuki GS 150?

Suzuki GS 150 weighs about 116 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Suzuki GS 150 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Suzuki GS 150: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GS 150 if lightest 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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