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KTM 390 Duke specifications and features

Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.

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Specs source: KTM

Engine and performance

Power comes from a 349cc single producing 40.9 bhp and 33.5 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 168.3 kg the power-to-weight figure is 243 bhp per tonne, which ranks 12 of 73 in its class here.

Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.

Full specification sheet

Engine

Engine
349.3 cc
Engine type
1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
Power
40.9 bhp
Torque
33.5 Nm
Claimed mileage
28 kmpl
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Transmission
6 Speed

Electric

Top speed
160 km/h

Dimensions

Kerb weight
168.3 kg
Fuel tank
15 L
Seat height
800 mm
Ground clearance
183 mm
Wheelbase
1354 mm

Brakes & suspension

Front brake
Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
Rear brake
Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper
ABS / CBS
Supermoto ABS
Front suspension
Adj (5 step Damping) - Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge)
Rear suspension
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox - 10 steps (prelaod Adj)

Tyres

Front tyre
110/70-17
Rear tyre
150/60-17

Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.

Dimensions in practice

The 390 Duke weighs 168.3 kg with fluids, has an 800 mm seat, 183 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1354 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.

The fuel tank holds 15 litres, good for about 413 km between fills in real-world riding.

Tyres are 110/70-17 front and 150/60-17 rear, tubeless.

Features, and why each matters

Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.

Safety and braking

  • Dual-channel ABS

    Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.

  • Front disc brake

    Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.

  • Rear disc brake

    Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.

  • Tubeless tyres

    A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.

  • Traction control

    Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.

  • Side-stand engine cut-off

    Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.

  • Hazard lamps

    All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.

Chassis

  • Alloy wheels

    Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.

  • USD front forks

    Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.

  • Rear monoshock

    One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.

  • Slipper clutch

    Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.

Lighting

  • LED headlamp

    Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.

  • LED daytime running lamp

    Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.

  • LED tail lamp

    Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.

Console and connectivity

  • Colour TFT console

    Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.

  • Digital console

    Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.

  • Bluetooth connectivity

    Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.

  • Turn-by-turn navigation

    Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.

  • Ride modes

    An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.

Convenience

  • USB charging port

    Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.

  • Engine kill switch

    Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.

Equipment against 390 Duke R, 250 Duke and Apache RTR 310

Equipment is closely matched with 390 Duke R, 250 Duke or Apache RTR 310; the differences are in the riding, not the spec sheet.

It is offered in 3 colours: Atlantic Blue, Gun Metal Grey and Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Only the 390 Duke has

  • Nothing its rivals lack

Rivals have, it lacks

  • Nothing significant

Colours

  • Atlantic Blue
  • Gun Metal Grey
  • Black

390 Duke specs: questions people ask

What is the engine capacity and power of the 390 Duke?
It uses a 349cc engine producing 40.9 bhp and 33.5 Nm, with a 6 speed.
Is the 390 Duke suitable for short riders?
Mostly. Seat height is 800 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
Does the 390 Duke have ABS?
Yes, dual-channel ABS.
What features does the 390 Duke have?
21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.

390 Duke from

₹2.84 Lakh