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KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  2. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  3. KTM RC 3901
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 310Ducati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreetSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank9.5 L11 L16 L
On a full tank~266 km~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc312 cc998 cc
Cylinders114
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h150 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height820 mm800 mm830 mm
Ground clearance178 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,358 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17

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 gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 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 TVS Apache RTR 310?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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