Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs KTM 390 Duke

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

KTM 390 Duke price starts at Rs. 2.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 64,884 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Versys X 300, priced at Rs. 3.49 Lakh. On the performance front, the Versys X 300 uses a 296cc engine producing 40 PS @ 11500 rpm and the 390 Duke a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the Versys X 300 and 390 Duke, the 390 Duke is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Versys X 300 vs 390 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Versys X 300KTM 390 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.49 LakhRs. 2.84 Lakh
Mileage 24.39 kmplNot Available
Engine 296 cc349.32 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 11500 rpm41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 179 Kg168.3 Kg

Versys X 300 vs 390 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Versys X 300 (2025)KTM 390 Duke STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 40 PS @ 11500 rpm 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Versys X 300 Colors
KTM 390 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,556 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,779 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,559 Versys X 300 Insurance Rs. 13,468 390 Duke Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
296 cc
349.32 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 11500 rpm
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
26 Nm @ 10000 rpm
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
62 mm
89 mm
Stroke
49 mm
56.15 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Not Available
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
12.68:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
24.39 kmpl
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
247 PS/tonne
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
Suspension-Rear
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 148 mm
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-130/80-17
Front :- 110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
815 mm
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
2170*860*1390 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1354 mm
Length
2170 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
180 mm
183 mm
Height
1390 mm
Not Available
Width
860 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
179 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
290 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
240 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Backbone, High Tensile Steel
Split-Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Rear Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Street
Traction Control
Not Available
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
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Unique styling
  • Pliant suspension setup
KTM 390 Duke
  • Feature-loaded with premium electronics
  • Lightweight and agile handling
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Quite expensive for a 300cc
  • Limited reach and availability
  • Kawasaki service is known to be expensive
KTM 390 Duke
  • Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)
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Kawasaki Versys X 300 Vs KTM 390 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs KTM 390 Duke?
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs KTM 390 Duke?
The KTM 390 Duke is cheaper than Kawasaki Versys X 300 by ₹64,884.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs KTM 390 Duke?
For the (2025) version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Versys X 300 produces 40 PS @ 11500 rpm of power and 26 Nm @ 10000 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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