KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs KTM 890 Duke R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 1390 Super Duke R and KTM 890 Duke R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 1390 Super Duke R costs ₹8,45,800 more than the 890 Duke R, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 58% extra.
The 890 Duke R takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 1390 Super Duke R and 6.5/10 for the 890 Duke R.
Category by category
Price
890 Duke R
The 890 Duke R starts ₹8,45,800 lower (₹14,50,000 against ₹22,95,800), about ₹26,830 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
890 Duke R
890 Duke R claims 21 kmpl against 16.9 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,030 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
1390 Super Duke R
1390 Super Duke R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 894 against 661 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
1390 Super Duke R
1390 Super Duke R gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
City manners
890 Duke R
890 Duke R is 30 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 1390 Super Duke R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is track days and spirited weekend riding
- your priority is experienced riders upgrading from 390cc or 890cc ktms
Buy the 890 Duke R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is experienced riders wanting flagship naked performance
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 1390 Super Duke R | 890 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹22,95,800 | ₹14,50,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹25,37,000 | ₹16,08,300 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,16,420 | ₹2,11,270 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,21,776 | ₹77,200 |
| Five-year total | ₹29,05,196 | ₹19,26,770 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM1390 Super Duke R | KTM890 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹22,95,800 | ₹14,50,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹72,810 | ₹45,980 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1350 cc | 889 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 187.7 bhp | 119 bhp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 16.9 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 210 kg | 180 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17.5 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 834 mm | 834 mm |
| Ground clearance | 149 mm | 206 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1491 mm | 1482 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | WP APEX-USD Ø 48 mm | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX-linkage shock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
1390 Super Duke R vs 890 Duke R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 1390 Super Duke R or the 890 Duke R?
- The 890 Duke R is cheaper by ₹8,45,800 at the base variant (₹14,50,000 against ₹22,95,800 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 1390 Super Duke R or the 890 Duke R?
- The 890 Duke R claims 21 kmpl against 16.9 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 1390 Super Duke R and 890 Duke R in Delhi?
- About ₹9,28,700: roughly ₹25,37,000 for the 1390 Super Duke R and ₹16,08,300 for the 890 Duke R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹29,05,196 for the 1390 Super Duke R and ₹19,26,770 for the 890 Duke R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 890 Duke R comes out ₹9,78,426 ahead.
