KTM Duke 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 2.95 Lakh which is Rs. 45,010 costlier than base model of TVS Apache RTR 310 priced at Rs. 2.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of TVS Apache RTR 310 is 35 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine , while TVS Apache RTR 310 is powered by 312.12 cc engine. KTM Duke 390 is available in 1 different colours while TVS Apache RTR 310 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison KTM Duke 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Duke 390 vs Apache RTR 310

Key Highlights Duke 390 STDApache RTR 310 Arsenal Black Without Quickshifter
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Fuel Injected, Spark Ignited Engine
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm
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Duke 390 vs Apache RTR 310 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM Duke 390 STDTVS Apache RTR 310 Arsenal Black Without Quickshifter
Rating
132 reviews
98 reviews
Brand Name KTM TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Fuel Injected, Spark Ignited Engine
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
TVS Apache RTR 310 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
EMI
Rs. 8,077 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,845 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,937 Duke 390 Insurance Rs. 12,894 Apache RTR 310 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Fuel Injected, Spark Ignited Engine
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
312.12 cc
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm
80 mm
Stroke
64 mm
62.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Dynamically controlled integrated high energy ignition system
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
12.17 ± 0.35:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
28.9 kmpl
35 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
7.19s
Top Speed
167 kmph
150 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-R17 Rear :-150/60-R17
Peak Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
820 mm
800 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
130 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
1991*831*1154 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1358 mm
Length
...
1991 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
180 mm
Height
...
1154 mm
Width
...
831 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
800 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
Ride-by-wire
Electronic throttle control, Glide Through Technology, Voice Assist, Telephony, Digi Docs, Crash Alert, GoPro Control, Smart Helmet Connectivity, Race Telemetry, Idle speed - 1600 ± 200rpm, Air filter - Dry Paper Type, Brake Fluid - DOT 4
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
Dynamic Class D LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
Frame
Split-Trellis frame
Hybrid with Trellis and cast frames, split chassis
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch, TFT
5 inch TFT with Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM Duke 390
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 310
  • Plenty of performance - Motor is more powerful than the RR310
  • Packing some segment- and world-first features
  • Comfortable riding posture
  • Light and responsive handling
KTM Duke 390
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 310
  • Shorter overall gearing means motor feels busy in lower gears
  • Vibrations get annoying beyond 100kmph
  • Even in Urban mode the throttle response is too aggressive
  • Quite pricey once you add all the BTO kits

Is TVS Apache RTR 310 Better Than KTM Duke 390?

53% users have chosen TVS Apache RTR 310 over KTM Duke 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 337 users have also rated TVS Apache RTR 310 and KTM Duke 390 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 TVS Apache RTR 310 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of 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 Duke 390 Apache RTR 310
Mileage 4.0 3.9
Performance 4.3 4.5
Comfort 4.5 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 4.2
Features 4.7 4.7
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Which bike is best between KTM Duke 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310?
As per the users experiences KTM Duke 390 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 310 is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM Duke 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310?
The TVS Apache RTR 310 is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 45,010.
Which bike offers better performance KTM Duke 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Arsenal Black Without Quickshifter version, 312.12 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTR 310 produces 35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm of power and 28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM Duke 390 has better performance.

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