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 V-Strom 800DE vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Similar version in photoSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 776 cc
- 84.3 PS
- 230 kg
Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE
Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
- TVS Apache RTR 1604
- KTM RC 3900
- Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
- Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
- Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
- Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
- Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM RC 390 |  Suzuki V-Strom 800DE |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Adventure | Street |
| Fuel average | ~28 km/l | — | ~45 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 9.5 L | 20 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | ~266 km | — | ~540 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 373 cc | 776 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) | Air |
| Power | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 299 PS / tonne | 367 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 200 km/h | 114 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 147 kg (dry) | 230 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 855 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 220 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm | 1,570 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 / Disc 230 | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260 | Disc 270 / Disc 200 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels | Front wheel |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 90/90-21 / 150/70-17 | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 |
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 160—a month
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?
KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.
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Photo credits
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
- Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.