KTM 390 Duke vs KTM 390 Duke R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 390 Duke and KTM 390 Duke R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 390 Duke undercuts the 390 Duke R by ₹61,123, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The 390 Duke R takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 390 Duke and 8/10 for the 390 Duke R.
Category by category
Price
390 Duke
The 390 Duke starts ₹61,123 lower (₹2,83,913 against ₹3,45,036), about ₹1,940 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
390 Duke R
390 Duke R claims 29 kmpl against 28 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,132 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
390 Duke R
390 Duke R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 269 against 243 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 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is daily riding with weekend performance
- your priority is riders upgrading from a 250cc bike
Buy the 390 Duke R if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- 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
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 390 Duke | 390 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,83,913 | ₹3,45,036 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,20,200 | ₹3,95,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,61,330 | ₹1,55,670 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹15,368 | ₹18,964 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,26,898 | ₹5,99,734 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM390 Duke | KTM390 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,83,913 | ₹3,45,036 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,000 | ₹10,940 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.3 cc | 398.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 40.9 bhp | 45.3 bhp |
| Torque | 33.5 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 28 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 168.3 kg | 168.3 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 183 mm | 183 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1354 mm | 1357 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, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Supermoto ABS | Supermoto ABS |
| Front suspension | Adj (5 step Damping) - Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge) | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox - 10 steps (prelaod Adj) | Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 150/60-ZR17 |
390 Duke vs 390 Duke R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 390 Duke or the 390 Duke R?
- The 390 Duke is cheaper by ₹61,123 at the base variant (₹2,83,913 against ₹3,45,036 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 390 Duke or the 390 Duke R?
- The 390 Duke R claims 29 kmpl against 28 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 390 Duke and 390 Duke R in Delhi?
- About ₹74,900: roughly ₹3,20,200 for the 390 Duke and ₹3,95,100 for the 390 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 ₹5,26,898 for the 390 Duke and ₹5,99,734 for the 390 Duke R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 390 Duke comes out ₹72,836 ahead.
