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Triumph Speed 400 vs KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Triumph Speed 4005
  2. KTM RC 3903
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTriumph Speed 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTriumph Speed 400~390 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 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

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400KTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicSportsStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13 L9.5 L11 L
On a full tank~390 km~266 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc373 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h170 km/h150 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)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm820 mm800 mm
Ground clearance158 mm178 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,340 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—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 most pulling power, best fuel average. Buy KTM RC 390 if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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