Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs KTM 390 Duke

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

KTM 390 Duke price starts at Rs. 2.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 15,472 cheaper than the base variant of Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, priced at Rs. 3.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Svartpilen 401 uses a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 390 Duke a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the Svartpilen 401 and 390 Duke, the 390 Duke is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Svartpilen 401 stands out for performance.

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Svartpilen 401 vs 390 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Husqvarna Svartpilen 401KTM 390 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.00 LakhRs. 2.84 Lakh
Mileage 29 kmplNot Available
Engine 398.63 cc349.32 cc
Max power 46 PS @ 9000 rpm41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 171.2 Kg168.3 Kg

Svartpilen 401 vs 390 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 STDKTM 390 Duke STD
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Husqvarna KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 6 speed liquid cooled DOHC engine 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 46 PS @ 9000 rpm 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Colors
KTM 390 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,204 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,781 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,204 Svartpilen 401 Insurance Rs. 13,469 390 Duke Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
6 speed liquid cooled DOHC engine
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
349.32 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 9000 rpm
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 7000 rpm
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
89 mm
89 mm
Stroke
64 mm
56.15 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.68:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
29 kmpl
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
247 PS/tonne
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Adjustable WP Apex USD forks, 43mm diameter
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
Suspension-Rear
WP Apex monoshock preload adjustable
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
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 Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
820 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.7 L
Not Available
Wheelbase
1368 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
177 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
171.2 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
New Steel-trellis fram and subframx
Split-Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Rear Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT Connectivity
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Street
Rain,Street
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
3
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
No
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Cornering ABS, SuperMoto ABS, Track Screen, Ride-by-Wire
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
8500 Kms/150 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
16000 Kms/240 Days
Not Available
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke
  • Feature-loaded with premium electronics
  • Lightweight and agile handling
KTM 390 Duke
  • Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)
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Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Vs KTM 390 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs KTM 390 Duke?
KTM 390 Duke is better on the grounds of comfort. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs KTM 390 Duke?
The KTM 390 Duke is cheaper than Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 by ₹15,472.
Which bike offers better performance Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs KTM 390 Duke?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Svartpilen 401 produces 46 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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