Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

KTM 390 Duke R price starts at Rs. 3.45 Lakh, which is Rs. 77,398 cheaper than the base variant of Aprilia RS 457, priced at Rs. 4.22 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the RS 457 offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the 390 Duke R delivers 30 kmpl. On the performance front, the RS 457 uses a 457cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm and the 390 Duke R a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the RS 457 and 390 Duke R, the 390 Duke R is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the RS 457 stands out for performance.

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RS 457 vs 390 Duke R Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia RS 457KTM 390 Duke R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.22 LakhRs. 3.45 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl30 kmpl
Engine 457 cc398.63 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg168.3 Kg

RS 457 vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDKTM 390 Duke R STD
Rating
24 reviews
144 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.45 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
KTM 390 Duke R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 11,561 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,441 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,991 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 22,863 390 Duke R Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
457 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
69 mm
89 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
64 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.71:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
30 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
159 kg
Not Available
Seat height
800 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
3 L
Wheelbase
Not Available
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Track,Rain,Street
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms / 1 Month
1000 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
3000 Kms / 3 Months
8500 Kms/150 Days
3rd Service
6000 Kms / 6 Months
16000 Kms/240 Days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • Brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • Adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • Lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • Feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • You can barely feel any engine heat, even in bumper to bumper traffic
  • Motor has become a lot smoother than before
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model

Is Aprilia RS 457 Better Than KTM 390 Duke R?

65% users have chosen Aprilia RS 457 over KTM 390 Duke R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 253 users have also rated Aprilia RS 457 and KTM 390 Duke R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor RS 457 390 Duke R
Mileage 3.2 3.9
Performance 3.6 4.5
Comfort 4.6 4.6
Maintenance 2.6 4.1
Features 4.8 4.7
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Aprilia RS 457 Vs KTM 390 Duke R FAQs

Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than Aprilia RS 457 by ₹77,398.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
For the STD version, 457 cc Petrol engine of RS 457 produces 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke R produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 457 has better performance.

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