KTM 390 DUKE vs KTM RC 390
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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 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- KTM RC 390 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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.
- Weights are very close.
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 2: KTM 390 DUKE (2); KTM RC 390 (0).
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| Specification | KTM 390 DUKE | KTM RC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM 390 DUKE | KTM RC 390 |
| Engine size | 400cc | 400cc |
| Power | 44hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $7564 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
-TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2023 KTM RC 390: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2023 KTM RC 390 are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
390 DUKE and RC 390 have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
390 DUKE and RC 390 have very similar peak power (44 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
390 DUKE and RC 390 have very similar listed torque (37 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
390 DUKE and RC 390 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 and RC 390 have very similar listed weights (149 kg vs 149 kg). 390 DUKE and RC 390 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The listed specifications that can be compared remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 390 DUKE vs KTM RC 390?
Both are listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or KTM RC 390?
Both are rated at 44 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or KTM RC 390?
Both weigh 149 kg in our database.
Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or KTM RC 390?
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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