KTM 390 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.97 Lakh

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₹ 12.98 Lakh

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KTM 390 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 390 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

390 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.98 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 390 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.97 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 390 Duke	Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Price	₹ 2.97 Lakh	₹ 12.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm bhp	140.00 bhp
Engine	398.6 CC	1043.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

390 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX base engine returns 17 KM/L. The KTM 390 Duke base returns 30 KM/L.

390 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 390 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four
Engine CC	398.6 CC	1043.0 CC
Engine Power	45.3 Bhp @ 8500 Rpm	140.00
Max Torque	39 Nm @ 6500 Rpm	111.00
Top Speed	170 kmph	244 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling With Radiator	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2100 mm
Width	831 mm	825 mm
Height	1109 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1354 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	183 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	168 kg	238 kg
Seat Height	800 mm	815 mm
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Aluminium Twin-Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.0 L	19.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.0 L	N/A
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	450 km	323 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	5-click Compression & Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD Forks, 43mm Diameter	41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.
Rear Suspension	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound Damping, 10-step Preload Adjustable	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.
Front Brake Type	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Floating Calliper	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	110/70 - ZR17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60 - ZR17	190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Standard
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
9MB ABS Brakes		-
ABS		-
High-performance Brembo Brake System		-
Instrument Has Everything That Distinguishes A Genuine KTM		-
Power Modes		-
Telescopic Fork Suspension		-
Öhlins electronic steering damper		-
ABS and Switchable Traction Control	-
Assist And Slipper Clutch	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Single-Channel	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	Halogen	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

Additonal Features

Aluminium twin-spar frame		-
BFRC lite		-
Bosch Dual channel (with supermoto)		-
Ergonomics Provides Plenty Of Space & Freedom Of Movement		-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control		-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)		-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)		-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)		-
Silencer Is Positioned Close To The Bike'S Overall Centre Of Gravity		-
Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling	-
Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position	-
Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode	-
The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions	-
The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout	-

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