KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 390 Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs. 22.74 Lakh which is Rs. 19.29 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM 390 Duke R priced at Rs. 3.45 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is 17.54 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 390 Duke R is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is powered by 1301 cc engine , while KTM 390 Duke R is powered by 398.63 cc engine. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 different colours while KTM 390 Duke R comes with 3 colours. The Comparison KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 390 Duke R can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

1290 Super Adventure S vs 390 Duke R

Key Highlights 1290 Super Adventure S STD390 Duke R STD
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75° Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm

1290 Super Adventure S vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 1290 Super Adventure S STDKTM 390 Duke R STD
Rating
2 reviews
144 reviews
Brand Name KTM KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.74 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.45 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75° Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Colors
KTM 390 Duke R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 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. 62,259 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,454 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,975 1290 Super Adventure S 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
230 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75°
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
1301 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
108 mm
89 mm
Stroke
71 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
Double ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
13.1
12.71:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
17.54 kmpl
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Wp Sat (Semi Active Technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm/ Semi Active, Travel - 200 mm
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Wp Sat (Semi Active Technology) Shock Absorber/ Semi Active, Electronically Regulated Preload, Travel - 200 mm
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
35 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
35 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19, Rear :-170/60-17
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 Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
220 kg
...
Seat height
869 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
5 L
3 L
Wheelbase
1557 mm
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
223 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
250 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
267 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.2AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
...

Cruise Control
Frame Type
Chromium Molybdenum Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated (Sunframe - Aluminum, Powder Coated)
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Rain,Off-Road,Sports,Street
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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC), Ride By Wire
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
Launch Control
...
Handlebar type
Aluminum, tapered
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road 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
Tachometer
Digital
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
Keyless Ignition
...

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 50,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
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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Which bike is best between KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 390 Duke R?
As per the users experiences KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance and safety in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and comfort.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than KTM 1290 Super Adventure S by ₹19.29 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs KTM 390 Duke R?
For the STD version, 1301 cc Petrol engine of 1290 Super Adventure S produces 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 138 Nm @ 6500 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 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has better performance.

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