KTM 390 ADVENTURE vs KTM 390 DUKE
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE 85 cm Tallest seat here
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 158 kg (KTM 390 ADVENTURE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 3: KTM 390 ADVENTURE (1); KTM 390 DUKE (2).
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| Specification | KTM 390 ADVENTURE | KTM 390 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM 390 ADVENTURE | KTM 390 DUKE |
| Engine size | 400cc | 400cc |
| Power | 44hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 158kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm Disc with Radially Mounted Caliper | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | 230 mm Disc with Floating Caliper | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 100/90 19 | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80 17 | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks, 43 mm diameter, 170mm travel | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps) | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 3.3 L/100km | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7399 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -5” color TFT-display, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS, My Ride connectivity, Ride-by-Wire. |
-TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE vs 2023 KTM 390 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE and 2023 KTM 390 DUKE are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the 390 DUKE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
390 ADVENTURE and 390 DUKE have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
390 ADVENTURE and 390 DUKE have very similar peak power (44 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
390 ADVENTURE and 390 DUKE have very similar listed torque (37 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
390 ADVENTURE and 390 DUKE have very similar listed top speeds (170 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 DUKE has a modest listed weight advantage (149 kg vs 158 kg). 390 DUKE has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 390 ADVENTURE vs KTM 390 DUKE?
Both are listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 ADVENTURE or KTM 390 DUKE?
Both are rated at 44 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 ADVENTURE or KTM 390 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 158 kg for KTM 390 ADVENTURE.
Which is better, KTM 390 ADVENTURE or KTM 390 DUKE?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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