KTM 390 Duke vs KTM RC 390

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

KTM 390 Duke
KTM RC 390

KTM

390 Duke

From ₹2.84 Lakh

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KTM

RC 390

From ₹3.33 Lakh

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KTM 390 Duke390 Duke · ₹2.84 Lakh
KTM RC 390RC 390 · ₹3.33 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 390 Duke: ₹2.84 Lakh (ahead) RC 390: ₹3.33 Lakh 390 Duke ₹48,661 cheaper
Braking 390 Duke: Cornering ABS RC 390: Cornering ABS
Mileage 390 Duke: 28.9–30 kmpl (ahead) RC 390: 26.6 kmpl Claimed
Power 390 Duke: 40.9 bhp RC 390: 43.5 PS (ahead) Torque 33.5 vs 37 Nm
Weight 390 Duke: 168 kg RC 390: 172 kg Seat height 800 vs 824 mm
Versions 390 Duke: 2 (ahead) RC 390: 1

Pick the 390 Duke for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the RC 390 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.84 Lakh
₹3.33 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.19 Lakh
₹3.8 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹5,360 a month
₹6,387 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
40.9 bhp
43.5 PS
Torque
33.5 Nm
37 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
28.9–30 kmpl
26.6 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
349.32 cc (390 Duke), 398.6 cc (390 Duke R)
373.2 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI (LC4c)
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
89.0 mm x 64.0 mm
89.0 mm x 60.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.6:1
12.6:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled with curved radiator and twin fans
Liquid Cooled with curved radiator and dual fans
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
PASC Antihopping slipper clutch
PASC Antihopping slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch 9.3 MP Dual Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS)
Bosch 9.3 MP Cornering ABS (with Supermoto ABS mode)
Wheel Type
17-inch Bionic Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (Lightweight open-hub design)
17-inch Lightweight Bionic Cast Alloy Wheels (1 kg lighter)
Front Tyre Size
110/70-R17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5 / Apollo Alpha H1)
110/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5)
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-R17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5 / Apollo Alpha H1)
150/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm WP APEX USD Open Cartridge Fork (5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, 150 mm travel)
43 mm WP APEX USD Open Cartridge Fork (30-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, 120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock with offset mounting (5-click Rebound & Preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
WP APEX Monoshock (5-click Rebound & Preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame with pressure die-cast aluminium subframe
Steel Trellis Frame with bolt-on rear subframe
Wheelbase (mm)
1357 mm
1343 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
183 mm
158 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2072 mm
1960 mm
Width (mm)
831 mm
730 mm
Height (mm)
1109 mm
1110 mm
Seat Height (mm)
800 mm (Adjustable to 820 mm)
824 mm (Adjustable clip-on handlebars)
Kerb Weight (kg)
168.3 kg (Dry: 157 kg)
172 kg (Dry: 164 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
15.0 L (Steel tank, Reserve: 2.5 L)
13.7 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5.0-inch Full-Colour Bonded Glass TFT Display with Track Mode & Launch Control
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Ambient Light Sensor
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (KTMconnect with music, phone, and turn-by-turn navigation)
Yes (KTMconnect with music and phone controls)
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via KTMconnect)
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)
USB Charging
Yes (Type-C charging port near console)
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Street, Rain, Track with Launch Control)
None (Ride-by-Wire with Supermoto ABS)
Traction Control
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with lean angle sensitivity)
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with lean angle sensitivity)
Quickshifter
Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard)
Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard)
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with prominent boomerang LED DRLs
Full LED Headlamp with integrated LED indicators in aerodynamic fairing
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED (Auto-cancelling)
Full LED (Integrated into front fairing)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sport Seat (800 mm standard seat height)
Split Stepped Sport Seat with thick foam padding
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹2.84 Lakh – ₹3.45 Lakh
₹3.33 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

390 Duke₹2.84 Lakh RC 390₹3.33 Lakh RC 390 ₹48,661 more

On-road price in six cities

390 Duke 390 Duke against RC 390 RC 390

City390 DukeRC 390Gap
Mumbai₹3.3 Lakh₹3.93 Lakh390 Duke ₹63,079 less
Pune₹3.3 Lakh₹3.93 Lakh390 Duke ₹63,079 less
New Delhi₹3.19 Lakh₹3.8 Lakh390 Duke ₹61,133 less
Bengaluru₹3.47 Lakh₹4.13 Lakh390 Duke ₹65,999 less
Chennai₹3.3 Lakh₹3.93 Lakh390 Duke ₹63,079 less
Hyderabad₹3.47 Lakh₹4.13 Lakh390 Duke ₹65,999 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 390 Duke or the RC 390?

The 390 Duke, by ₹48,661 on the versions compared here: 390 Duke 390 Duke at ₹2.84 Lakh against RC 390 RC 390 at ₹3.33 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.19 Lakh against ₹3.8 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 390 Duke claims 28.9–30 kmpl against 26.6 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 390 Duke 390 Duke makes 40.9 bhp and 33.5 Nm and the RC 390 RC 390 makes 43.5 PS and 37 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,360 a month for the 390 Duke and ₹6,387 for the RC 390, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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