Ducati Monster vs KTM 390 Duke R

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

KTM 390 Duke R price starts at Rs. 3.46 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.53 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Monster, priced at Rs. 13.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Monster uses a 890cc engine producing 111 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 390 Duke R a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Monster and 390 Duke R, the Monster is the better pick for performance, while the 390 Duke R stands out for affordability.

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Monster vs 390 Duke R Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati MonsterKTM 390 Duke R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.99 LakhRs. 3.46 Lakh
Mileage Not Available30 kmpl
Engine 890 cc398.63 cc
Max power 111 PS @ 9000 rpm46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available168.3 Kg

Monster vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Monster RedKTM 390 Duke R STD
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Brand Name Ducati KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.46 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Ducati V2 engine, 90° V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 111 PS @ 9000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Monster Colors
KTM 390 Duke R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch 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. 38,304 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,478 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 38,225 Monster Insurance Rs. 23,270 390 Duke R Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
167 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Ducati V2 engine, 90° V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
890 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
111 PS @ 9000 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
96 mm
89 mm
Stroke
61.5 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
13.1:1
12.71:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston

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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
145 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Upside-down Showa 43 mm fork
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Showa monoshock
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 :-120/70-18 Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
175 kg
Not Available
Seat height
815 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3 L
Wheelbase
1492 mm
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Regenerative braking
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Monocoque Aluminium
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
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Sport,Road,Urban
Track,Rain,Street
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Multimedia System, Auto Tyre Calibration, Ducati Power Launch
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Heated Grips
Yes
Not Available
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
Cornering ABS
Yes
Not Available
Wheelie Control
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Engine Brake Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
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
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
8500 Kms/150 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
16000 Kms/240 Days

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
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
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Ducati Monster Vs KTM 390 Duke R FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Ducati Monster vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than Ducati Monster by ₹10.53 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Monster vs KTM 390 Duke R?
For the Red version, 890 cc Petrol engine of Monster produces 111 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 91.1 Nm @ 7250 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

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