KTM Duke 390 vs KTM RC 390

Question 1

Q. Is KTM Duke 390 better or RC 390 better in speed and economically

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Both have same parts so maintenance on both is exactly the same. Only the faring on the RC will cost you more.Both have the same engine and power. Duke will win a drag race because of the lighter weight.RC will win on the track because it is more committed to the track, better top speed and better aerodynamics.Duke is a favorite on the streets because its more comfortable, better for touring, everyday commuting and has a bigger tank.

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I think rc 390 for racing because it has windshield it is very helpful for riding on highway because if you ride bike on highway so fast many windblast came so windshield Stop them so i think rc 390 but i personally like duke 390 specially design and power both bike are good

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Both the bike are different from each other. performance is almost same but RC is more stable on high speed as it had better aerodynamics, economically both the bike are same. though duke is lighter that RC so performance will be different of course

Question 2

Q. If we compare rc390 & duke390 which one will be better for highways?

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In terms of posture duke, in terms of sport bike dynamics and handling its rc. it all depends on your choice, both bike puts lots power to the rear wheel, but are also fairly comfortable, seat comfort and highway i would prefer the duke, but as a rc owner i can tell you, rc's are a blast on the highway , both are so much relatable. if you are driving way too long, and you don't know much about how to handle a sport posture bike like rc' like holding tank with legs- which gives you less pressure on your wrists. then i would recommend you go for duke. But when you buy an rc you can learn too and people have made trip to kanyakumari to kashmir in that . so they are versatile,and lastly you need to maintain your ktm bikes pretty good, meaning more service visits every 5k kms or 6 months whicever comes early. if you are in a more dusty region then every 4 months compulsory, then your bike will ride very very good. no probs. i am an owner of more than 5 years, people do have complains on the bike and its parts wearing off quickly , quite true, but then thats how you got the less price tag. enjoy your day. test ride that bikes.

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To be honest... If you ask which is a better vehicle in terms of performance, handling, controlling and stability with road grip... RC390 is much better than Duke 390.Now, if you are looking for latest features such as TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity which allows you to receive and decline calls from handlebar itself.. change songs.. increase & decrease volume etc. then Duke 390 is the best choice... also, it offers you the sitting posture which is both commited also and relaxed as well... whereas in RC390 its only commited riding position which May give you back pain and wrist pain if you are not used to riding sport bikes.

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RC390 handle wind blast but same way it have committed posture. with feed back from RC driver they feel comfortable while drive in handling same for me.though i am having D390 its near to safe and good for long term.

Question 3

Q. What is the fuel average of Duke 390 and RC 390?

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My duke 390 2013 gives 25-28 overall. 32 highway and 25 city

Question 4

Q. WHICH BIKE TO BUY FOR CITY DUKE390 or RC390?

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RC 390 is a fully faired bike with a front leaning stance. This may not be very comfortable for some riders. Besides, riding for a long time may result in a stiff back. Most importantly, the rider has to LEARN the skills needed to handle the bike in an emergency situation with regards to quick braking. I feel that the Duke with its upright driving position is a better choice. But it is imperative that you test drive and get a feel of the vehicle.

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To be honest... If you ask which is a better vehicle in terms of performance, handling, controlling and stability with road grip... RC390 is much better than Duke 390.Now, if you are looking for latest features such as TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity which allows you to receive and decline calls from handlebar itself.. change songs.. increase & decrease volume etc. then Duke 390 is the best choice... also, it offers you the sitting posture which is both commited also and relaxed as well... whereas in RC390 its only commited riding position which May give you back pain and wrist pain if you are not used to riding sport bikes..

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Bro it really depends since engine is same 373.4 cc so only difference is its riding position in rc you have more aggressive track bike posture while in duke its comfortable even in city rides i own rc, and ride every day even though its not that comfortable in traffics but I prefer it over duke. So its all ur choice if u ask me i would say go with rc but hey at the end its ur own comfort zone

Question 5

Q. I want a bike with seat height of 800 mm.

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Go for Dominar

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Go for Duke 390 or FZ 25

Question 6

Q. I want to buy my first bike. I have selected three options, Duke 390, Apache 310, Dominar 400. I'm confused which bike I should buy. I want bike for both office and sometimes back to my hilly hometown.Please suggest me.

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As a Duke 390 owner I will never suggest Duke 390 as a first bike to anyone whatsoever. Even dominor too as its powerful and have good amount of weight to it. Bs6 apache 310 would be a very good starting bike as it as different riding modes which reduce the power output by 10bph in rain and city mode. If you are into supersport like re 310 go for it. It's pretty comfortable for city as well as long distance touring as it is not have dedicated riding position as R15 v3 and rc 390. If you like naked sports then go for dominor 400 as it gives mileage and superb touring capabilities as well. And for Duke 390 go for it if you are experienced rider and mileage doesn't matter. Both 33 r10 and d 400 is way better than Duke 390 on the heating issue, but Bs6 390 is updated and have way better heating than bs4. And atlast please test drive all of these bikes, see what's you are comfortable with and then chose.👍🏼👍🏼

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I recommend a scooty at first which can also help with your family members and later you can simply buy rr310 or duke 390, i wont recommend dominar 400 if could afford dominar might has well go for big boys like rr310 or duke 390 but plz don't go with rc390 you will have body pains after riding it for atleast one week

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Buy duke 390 , it is lighter faster easy to commute in city.Apache rr310 is a kit bike it is not ideal for city and Dominar 400 ug is heavy and turning radius is big.

Key Highlights	390 Duke	RC 390
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 2.70 Lakh	Rs. 2.60 Lakh
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	373.2 cc	373.3 cc
Power	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm

Basic Info	390 Duke BS6	RC 390 BS6
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 2.70 Lakh View On Road Price	Rs. 2.60 Lakh View On Road Price
Rating	4.2 (918 Ratings)	4.1 (626 Ratings)
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
Max Power	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Colors	390 Duke Colors	RC 390 Colors
Brakes Front	Disc	Disc
Brakes Rear	Disc	Disc
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
Insurance	Rs. 21,504 390 Duke Insurance	Rs. 21,296 RC 390 Insurance

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