KTM 390 Duke vs KTM 390 Duke R

Last Updated: November 8, 2026

KTM 390 Duke price starts at Rs. 2.86 Lakh, which is Rs. 61,504 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 390 Duke R, priced at Rs. 3.48 Lakh. On the performance front, the 390 Duke uses a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm and the 390 Duke R a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the 390 Duke and 390 Duke R, the 390 Duke is the better pick for affordability, while the 390 Duke R stands out for performance.

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390 Duke vs 390 Duke R Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 390 DukeKTM 390 Duke R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.86 LakhRs. 3.48 Lakh
Mileage Not Available30 kmpl
Engine 349.32 cc398.63 cc
Max power 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 168.3 Kg168.3 Kg

390 Duke vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Duke STDKTM 390 Duke R STD
Rating
1 review
145 reviews
Brand Name KTM KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.86 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.48 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 390 Duke 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. 7,831 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,515 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 13,500 390 Duke Insurance Rs. 22,902 390 Duke R Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
167 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
349.32 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
89 mm
89 mm
Stroke
56.15 mm
64 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
12.68:1
12.71:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

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

Seat height
800 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3 L
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
168.3 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
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH

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

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
8500 Kms/150 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
16000 Kms/240 Days

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke
  • Feature-loaded with premium electronics
  • Lightweight and agile handling
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
  • Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)
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 KTM 390 Duke R Better Than KTM 390 Duke?

69% users have chosen KTM 390 Duke R over KTM 390 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 214 users have also rated KTM 390 Duke R and KTM 390 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 390 Duke R 390 Duke
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Features 4.7 5.0
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Which bike is best between KTM 390 Duke vs KTM 390 Duke R?
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Duke vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The KTM 390 Duke is cheaper than KTM 390 Duke R by ₹61,504.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Duke vs KTM 390 Duke R?
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. 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

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