KTM 390 Duke R vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

KTM 390 Duke R price starts at Rs. 3.45 Lakh, which is Rs. 60,914 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, priced at Rs. 4.06 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 390 Duke R offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the Super Meteor 650 delivers 25 kmpl. On the performance front, the 390 Duke R uses a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Super Meteor 650 a 648cc engine producing 47 PS @ 7250 rpm. If you're deciding between the 390 Duke R and Super Meteor 650, the 390 Duke R is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Super Meteor 650 stands out for performance.

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390 Duke R vs Super Meteor 650 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 390 Duke RRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.45 LakhRs. 4.06 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl25 kmpl
Engine 398.63 cc648 cc
Max power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Kerb weight 168.3 Kg241 Kg

390 Duke R vs Super Meteor 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Duke R STDRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Astral
Rating
144 reviews
115 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.45 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.06 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Parallel Twin, 4 Stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 390 Duke R Colors
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 9,448 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 11,116 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,253 390 Duke R Insurance Rs. 23,754 Super Meteor 650 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
167 kmph
160 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Parallel Twin, 4 Stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
648 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Bore
89 mm
78 mm
Stroke
64 mm
67.8 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
Not Available
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
9.5 : 1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
25 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
43 mm Upside Down Telescopic Fork, 120 mm Travel
Suspension-Rear
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable
Twin Shocks, 101 mm Travel, Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
41 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
41 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
41 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/90 - 19 Rear :-150/80 - 16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
740 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
3.1 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2260*890*1155 mm3
Wheelbase
1357 mm
1500 mm
Length
Not Available
2260 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
135 mm
Height
Not Available
1155 mm
Width
Not Available
890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
15.7 L
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
241 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
300 mm

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

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD Connectivity
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Track,Rain,Street
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
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
ECO mode
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/45 Days
500 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
8500 Kms/150 Days
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
16000 Kms/240 Days
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
3 Years or 40,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
40000

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
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Premium look and feel, top-notch fit and finish, muscular design, dependable highway cruiser, comfortable seating for long rides, tubeless alloy wheels
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
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Ground clearance is on the lower side, rear shocks are a little taut, a bit expensive, not-so-accessible USB charging port

Is KTM 390 Duke R Better Than Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?

70% users have chosen KTM 390 Duke R over Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 406 users have also rated KTM 390 Duke R and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences KTM 390 Duke R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of comfort 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 Super Meteor 650
Mileage 3.9 3.0
Performance 4.5 3.7
Comfort 4.6 4.6
Maintenance 4.1 3.1
Safety 0.1 0.2
Features 4.7 4.5
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Which bike is best between KTM 390 Duke R vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
As per the users experiences KTM 390 Duke R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Duke R vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 by ₹60,914.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Duke R vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
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 Astral version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Super Meteor 650 produces 47 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 390 Duke R has better performance.

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