KTM 390 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.97 Lakh

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₹ 19.78 Lakh

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KTM 390 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 390 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.78 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 ZX-10R
Price	₹ 2.97 Lakh	₹ 19.78 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm bhp	193 bhp @ 13000 rpm bhp
Engine	398.6 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

390 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base engine returns 15 KM/L. The KTM 390 Duke base returns 30 KM/L.

390 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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	998.0 CC
Engine Power	45.3 Bhp @ 8500 Rpm	193 Bhp @ 13000 Rpm
Max Torque	39 Nm @ 6500 Rpm	112 Nm @ 11400 Rpm
Top Speed	170 kmph	299 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2B
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	2085 mm
Width	831 mm	750 mm
Height	1109 mm	1185 mm
Wheelbase	1354 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	183 mm	135 mm
Kerb Weight	168 kg	207 kg
Seat Height	800 mm	835 mm
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.0 L	2.6 L
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	450 km	255 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	5-click Compression & Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD Forks, 43mm Diameter	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound Damping, 10-step Preload Adjustable	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock With Piggyback Reservoir
Front Brake Type	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper	Dual Semi-Floating Brembo Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	330 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Floating Calliper	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70 - ZR17	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60 - ZR17	190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
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	Stepped
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
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

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	Yes
ABS	Single-Channel	Switchable ABS
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	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	Yes

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2-year Or 30,000
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	2-year Or 30,000

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

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