Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Duke R

Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs. 5.66 Lakh which is Rs. 2.21 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM 390 Duke R priced at Rs. 3.45 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 26.31 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 390 Duke R is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine , while KTM 390 Duke R is powered by 398.63 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 2 different colours while KTM 390 Duke R comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Duke R can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 500 vs 390 Duke R

Key Highlights Ninja 500 (2025)390 Duke R STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm

Ninja 500 vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)KTM 390 Duke R STD
Rating
13 reviews
144 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.45 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 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. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,454 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance Rs. 22,870 390 Duke R Insurance
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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
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
451 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
70 mm
89 mm
Stroke
58.6 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
Digital
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.71:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
26.31 kmpl
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-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
157 kg
...
Seat height
785 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
3 L
Length*Width*Height
1995*730*1120 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1375 mm
1357 mm
Length
1995 mm
...
Ground Clearance
145 mm
183 mm
Height
1120 mm
...
Width
730 mm
...
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
171 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8.6AH
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Track,Rain,Street
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
Brightness Control
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
...
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
...
Launch Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator

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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Better Than KTM 390 Duke R?

80% users have chosen Kawasaki Ninja 500 over KTM 390 Duke R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 229 users have also rated Kawasaki Ninja 500 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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
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 Ninja 500 390 Duke R
Mileage 3.8 3.9
Performance 3.8 4.5
Comfort 5.0 4.6
Maintenance 3.8 4.1
Features 5.0 4.7
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Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹2.21 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
For the (2025) version, 451 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 500 produces 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 42.6 Nm @ 6000 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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 has better performance.

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