Kawasaki Z300 vs KTM 390 Duke

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

KTM 390 Duke price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 38,810 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Z300, priced at Rs. 3.24 Lakh. On the performance front, the Z300 uses a 296cc engine producing 40 PS @ 11000 rpm and the 390 Duke a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the Z300 and 390 Duke, the 390 Duke is the better pick for affordability.

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Z300 vs 390 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Z300KTM 390 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.24 LakhRs. 2.85 Lakh
Engine 296 cc349.32 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 11000 rpm41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg168.3 Kg

Z300 vs 390 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Z300 STDKTM 390 Duke STD
Rating
1 review
1 review
Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 40 PS @ 11000 rpm 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Z300 Colors
KTM 390 Duke 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 Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,871 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,808 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,138 Z300 Insurance Rs. 13,486 390 Duke Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
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 @ 11000 rpm
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
26.3 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

Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
247 PS/tonne
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
132 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Ø37 mm telescopic fork
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
Suspension-Rear
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm

Tyre Size
Front - 110/70, Rear - 140/70
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 Make
MRF
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
785 mm
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
2010*785*1045 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1405 mm
1354 mm
Length
2010 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
140 mm
183 mm
Height
1045 mm
Not Available
Width
785 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
15 L
Kerb Weight
175 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
Tube diamond, steel
Split-Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Rear Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
3
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
No
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Coolant Temperature,  Economical Riding Indicator
Cornering ABS, SuperMoto ABS, Track Screen, Ride-by-Wire
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports 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
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
17 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

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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Kawasaki Z300 Vs KTM 390 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Z300 vs KTM 390 Duke?
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Z300 vs KTM 390 Duke?
The KTM 390 Duke is cheaper than Kawasaki Z300 by ₹38,810.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Z300 vs KTM 390 Duke?
For the STD version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Z300 produces 40 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 26.3 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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