KTM RC 390 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 3.22 Lakh

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₹ 7.91 Lakh

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KTM RC 390 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 390 Vs Ninja 650 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.

RC 390 Vs Ninja 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.91 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM RC 390 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 3.22 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 390	Kawasaki Ninja 650
Price	₹ 3.22 Lakh	₹ 7.91 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	35.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Power	42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm bhp	67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	373.2 CC	649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

RC 390 Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The KTM RC 390 base returns 35 KM/L.

RC 390 Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM RC 390 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin
Engine CC	373.2 CC	649.0 CC
Engine Power	42.9 Bhp @ 9000 Rpm	67.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7000 Rpm	62.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed	200 kmph	210 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection System	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1978 mm	2115 mm
Width	688 mm	740 mm
Height	835 mm	1145 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1410 mm
Ground Clearance	153 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	172 kg	196 kg
Seat Height	820 mm	790 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.7 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.5 L	2.3 L
Mileage	35.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD Forks, 43 Mm Diameter	Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable	Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper	Dual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Floating Calliper	Single Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70 X 17	120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60 X 17	160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	TFT Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Step-Up Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
17 Inch Orange Wheels		-
ABS		-
Brand New Twin Headlight		-
Integrated Blinkers As A Special Feature The RC		-
Pillion Ride Seat		-
Telescopic Fork		-
Thin Tail Fitting Perfectly Into The Pure Racing Look		-
Dual Channel ABS	-
Gear-Shift Timing Light	-
Improved Windshield	-
LCD Instrument Cluster	-
Smartphone Connectivity	-
TFT Colour Instrumentation	-
USB Charging Option	-
Variable Valves Actuation (VVA)	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	5 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	3 Years

Additonal Features

100% Digital LCD Display		-
A Brand New Steel Fuel Tank With 9.5L Capacity		-
Handlebars & Switches Contributes To A Sporty & Aggressive Riding Position		-
TFT Multifunction display		-
Triple Clamps Are Eye-Catchers & Together With The Clip On Handlebars		-
Assist & Slipper Clutch	-

Key Features

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