KTM 390 Duke R vs KTM RC 390
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 390 Duke R and KTM RC 390 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹12,098 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 1 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
RC 390
The RC 390 starts ₹12,098 lower (₹3,32,938 against ₹3,45,036), about ₹380 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 29 kmpl.
Performance
390 Duke R
390 Duke R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 269 against 249 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 390 Duke R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is weekend performance riding
- your priority is riders wanting adjustable suspension
Buy the RC 390 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is weekend track and canyon riding
- your priority is riders upgrading from the rc 200
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 390 Duke R | RC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,45,036 | ₹3,32,938 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,95,100 | ₹3,81,800 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,55,670 | ₹1,58,450 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹18,964 | ₹18,328 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,99,734 | ₹5,88,578 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM390 Duke R | KTMRC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,45,036 | ₹3,32,938 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹10,940 | ₹10,560 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 398.6 cc | 373.3 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 45.3 bhp | 42.9 bhp |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 167 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 168.3 kg | 172 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 13.7 L |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance | 183 mm | 153 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1355 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Supermoto ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter | WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable | WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-ZR17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-ZR17 | 150/60-17 |
390 Duke R vs RC 390: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 390 Duke R or the RC 390?
- The RC 390 is cheaper by ₹12,098 at the base variant (₹3,32,938 against ₹3,45,036 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 390 Duke R or the RC 390?
- Both claim 29 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 390 Duke R and RC 390 in Delhi?
- About ₹13,300: roughly ₹3,95,100 for the 390 Duke R and ₹3,81,800 for the RC 390, 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 ₹5,99,734 for the 390 Duke R and ₹5,88,578 for the RC 390, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The RC 390 comes out ₹11,156 ahead.
