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KTM RC 390 vs Triumph Speed 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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
Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V3
  3. Triumph Speed 4002
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 200 4V~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Triumph Speed 400TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTriumph · United KingdomTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsClassicStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13 L12 L
On a full tank~266 km~390 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc398 cc198 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h170 km/h127 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)170 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm158 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,377 mm1,353 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 130/70-17
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
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Triumph Speed 400?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Triumph Speed 400?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Triumph Speed 400 if most pulling power, lowest seat 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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