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Triumph Speed 400 vs KTM RC 390 vs Ducati Monster

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Triumph Speed 4003
  3. KTM RC 3902
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTriumph Speed 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTriumph Speed 400~390 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
KTM RC 390266 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400KTM RC 390Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomKTM · AustriaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeClassicSportsStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L9.5 L14 L
On a full tank~390 km~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc373 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h170 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm820 mm820 mm
Ground clearance158 mm178 mm—
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,340 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

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

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, Triumph Speed 400 or KTM RC 390?

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

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

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

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

Buy Triumph Speed 400 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM RC 390 if lightest, most ground clearance 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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