KTM 390 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 390 Duke and TVS Apache RTR 310 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 390 Duke costs ₹58,630 more than the Apache RTR 310, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 26% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Apache RTR 310
The Apache RTR 310 starts ₹58,630 lower (₹2,25,283 against ₹2,83,913), about ₹1,860 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Apache RTR 310
Apache RTR 310 claims 30 kmpl against 28 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,688 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
390 Duke
390 Duke has the better power-to-weight ratio: 243 against 208 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
390 Duke
390 Duke adds dual-channel abs that the Apache RTR 310 does not have on any variant.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 390 Duke if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is daily riding with weekend performance
- your priority is riders upgrading from a 250cc bike
Buy the Apache RTR 310 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you live where TVS's bigger service network matters
- your priority is naked sports enthusiasts
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 390 Duke | Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,83,913 | ₹2,25,283 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,20,200 | ₹2,55,800 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,61,330 | ₹1,47,890 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹15,368 | ₹12,280 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,26,898 | ₹4,45,970 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM390 Duke | TVSApache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,83,913 | ₹2,25,283 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,000 | ₹7,140 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.3 cc | 312.1 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 40.9 bhp | 35.1 bhp |
| Torque | 33.5 Nm | 28.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 28 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 168.3 kg | 169 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 183 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1354 mm | 1358 mm |
| Length | — | 1991 mm |
| Width | — | 831 mm |
| Height | — | 1154 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Supermoto ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Adj (5 step Damping) - Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge) | USD fork 43 mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox - 10 steps (prelaod Adj) | Solid Die cast Aluminium swing arm directly hinged monoshox, pre-load adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 150/60-R17 |
390 Duke vs Apache RTR 310: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 390 Duke or the Apache RTR 310?
- The Apache RTR 310 is cheaper by ₹58,630 at the base variant (₹2,25,283 against ₹2,83,913 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 390 Duke or the Apache RTR 310?
- The Apache RTR 310 claims 30 kmpl against 28 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 390 Duke and Apache RTR 310 in Delhi?
- About ₹64,400: roughly ₹3,20,200 for the 390 Duke and ₹2,55,800 for the Apache RTR 310, 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 ₹4,45,970 for the Apache RTR 310, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Apache RTR 310 comes out ₹80,928 ahead.
