KTM RC 3902014–2021
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 44 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 147 kg
Bike comparison
KTM RC 390 vs Suzuki GSX-8S vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Suzuki GSX-8S
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 776 cc
- 83 PS
- 202 kg
Quickshifter as standard
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.
- Suzuki GSX-8S4
- TVS Apache RTR 3104
- KTM RC 3901
- Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
- Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
- Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
- LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
- Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM RC 390 |  Suzuki GSX-8S |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | Suzuki · Japan | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | ~28 km/l | — | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 9.5 L | 14 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | ~266 km | — | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 373 cc | 776 cc | 312 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm |
| Torque | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm |
| Power to weight | 299 PS / tonne | 411 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 210 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 147 kg (dry) | 202 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 810 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 145 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm | 1,465 mm | 1,358 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 / Disc 230 | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 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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- TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Suzuki GSX-8S?
Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Suzuki GSX-8S?
KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.
KTM RC 390 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?
Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
- Suzuki GSX-8S: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.