KTM 390 Duke R vs QJ Motor SRK 400

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

KTM 390 Duke R price starts at Rs. 3.46 Lakh, which is Rs. 53,467 cheaper than the base variant of QJ Motor SRK 400, priced at Rs. 3.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 390 Duke R offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the SRK 400 delivers 20.6 kmpl. On the performance front, the 390 Duke R uses a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm and the SRK 400 a 400cc engine producing 41.46 PS @ 9000rpm. If you're deciding between the 390 Duke R and SRK 400, the 390 Duke R is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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390 Duke R vs SRK 400 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 390 Duke RQJ Motor SRK 400
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.46 LakhRs. 3.99 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl20.6 kmpl
Engine 398.63 cc400 cc
Max power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm41.46 PS @ 9000rpm
Kerb weight 168.3 Kg186 Kg

390 Duke R vs SRK 400 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Duke R STDQJ Motor SRK 400 STD
Rating
144 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name KTM QJ Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.46 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Inline Twin cylinder liquid cooled engine, 4 stroke 8 valves, DOHC
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 41.46 PS @ 9000rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 390 Duke R Colors
QJ Motor SRK 400 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 Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,461 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 10,925 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,873 390 Duke R Insurance Rs. 23,652 SRK 400 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
167 kmph
145 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Inline Twin cylinder liquid cooled engine, 4 stroke 8 valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
400 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
41.46 PS @ 9000rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7500rpm
Bore
89 mm
70.5 mm
Stroke
64 mm
51.2 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Electric
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
11.8:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
20.6 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Telescopic Upside-Down
Suspension-Rear
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable
Monoshock Suspension side aligned

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-140/70-17
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

Seat height
800 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2080*820*1085 mm3
Wheelbase
1357 mm
1425 mm
Length
Not Available
2080 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
150 mm
Height
Not Available
1085 mm
Width
Not Available
820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
13.5 L
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
186 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
260 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Arch bar truck
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Track,Rain,Street
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Digital
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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

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

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 KTM 390 Duke R Better Than QJ Motor SRK 400?

58% users have chosen KTM 390 Duke R over QJ Motor SRK 400 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 226 users have also rated KTM 390 Duke R and QJ Motor SRK 400 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
QJ Motor SRK 400 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of 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 SRK 400 390 Duke R
Mileage 3.9 5.0
Performance 4.5 4.7
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 5.0
Features 4.7 4.7
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KTM 390 Duke R Vs QJ Motor SRK 400 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 390 Duke R vs QJ Motor SRK 400?
QJ Motor SRK 400 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Duke R vs QJ Motor SRK 400?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than QJ Motor SRK 400 by ₹53,467.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Duke R vs QJ Motor SRK 400?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 400 cc Petrol engine of SRK 400 produces 41.46 PS @ 9000rpm of power and 37 Nm @ 7500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 390 Duke R has better performance.

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