KTM 390 Duke R vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

Should you buy KTM 390 Duke R or Kawasaki Ninja 300 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. KTM 390 Duke R price in is Rs 3,45,294 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 300 price in is Rs 3,17,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 390 Duke R makes 46 PS and 39 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Ninja 300 stand at 39 PS and 26.1 Nm respectively. KTM offers the 390 Duke R in 3 colours whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 300 comes in 2 colours. Out of 172 user reviews, Ninja 300 scores 4.4 whereas the KTM 390 Duke R tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 205 user reviews..The KTM 390 Duke R Mileage is around 30 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Ninja 300 Mileage is around 30 kmpl.

390 Duke R vs Ninja 300

Key Highlights	390 Duke R	Ninja 300
Mileage (Overall)	30 kmpl	30 kmpl
Max Power	46 PS @ 8500 rpm	39 PS @ 11000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8 valves, DOHC

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Basic Information	KTM 390 Duke R	Kawasaki Ninja 300
On-Road Price	Rs.3,95,787* Onwards	Rs.3,56,381* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	30 kmpl	30 kmpl
Max Power	46 PS @ 8500 rpm	39 PS @ 11000 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on KTM 390 Duke R Reviews	4.4 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 300 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 11,430 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 9,747 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.22,870 390 Duke R Insurance	Rs.14,021 Ninja 300 Insurance
Colours	Atlantic BlueGun Metal GreyElectronic Orange	Lime GreenCandy Lime Green and Ebony
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

KTM 390 Duke R

Kawasaki Ninja 300

On-Road Price

Rs.3,95,787* Onwards

Rs.3,56,381* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

30 kmpl

Max Power

46 PS @ 8500 rpm

39 PS @ 11000 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on KTM 390 Duke R Reviews

4.4

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 300 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 11,430

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 9,747

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.22,870
390 Duke R Insurance

Rs.14,021
Ninja 300 Insurance

Colours

Atlantic BlueGun Metal GreyElectronic Orange

Lime GreenCandy Lime Green and Ebony

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Displacement	398.63 cc	296 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi Disc
Ignition	Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment	Digital
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	89 mm	62 mm
Stroke	64 mm	49 mm
Compression Ratio	12.71:1	10.6:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm	26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8 valves, DOHC

Displacement

398.63 cc

296 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Digital	Digital
Stepup Seat	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Internet Connectivity	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Track,Rain,Street	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Launch Control	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS	Heat Management Technology
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Features and Safety

Internet Connectivity

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Track,Rain,Street

Performance
Overall Mileage	30 kmpl	30 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	167 kmph	182 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

30 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

167 kmph

182 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	17 L
Width	-	715 mm
Length	-	2015 mm
Height	-	1160 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3 L	4.5 L
Ground Clearance	183 mm	140 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1405 mm
Kerb Weight	168.3 kg	179 kg
Seat height	800 mm	785 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

17 L

Width

715 mm

Length

2015 mm

Height

1160 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	320 mm	290 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	32 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

290 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

28 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

28 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame	Tubular Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame

Tubular Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

KTM 390 Duke R
- Sharp brakes
- Incredibly exciting performance
- Suspension feels comfortable even in stock setup
- Low seat height makes it accessible to different riders
- Feature-packed console
- Great engine heat dissipation - riders won't feel much engine heat on their legs, even when the bike is not moving
Kawasaki Ninja 300
- Butter smooth parallel-twin engine
- Attractive pricing

KTM 390 Duke R
- Aggressive design might not appeal to everyone
- Some panel gaps are not nice to look at
- Metzeler tyres aren't very grippy when you ride aggressively
- Engine still has some vibrations
Kawasaki Ninja 300
- Lack of features compared to its competition

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Rs.3,45,294^* Onwards
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Ninja 300 comparison with similar bikes

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Kawasaki Ninja 300
Rs.3,17,000^* Onwards
TVS Apache RR 310
Rs.2,62,240^* Onwards
Ninja 300 vs Apache RR 310
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Kawasaki Ninja 300
Rs.3,17,000^* Onwards
KTM 390 Duke
Rs.2,84,116^* Onwards
Ninja 300 vs 390 Duke
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Kawasaki Ninja 300
Rs.3,17,000^* Onwards
KTM 250 Duke
Rs.2,26,767^* Onwards
Ninja 300 vs 250 Duke
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Kawasaki Ninja 300
Rs.3,17,000^* Onwards
TVS Apache RTR 310
Rs.2,25,240^* Onwards
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Kawasaki Ninja 300
Rs.3,17,000^* Onwards
BMW G 310 RR
Rs.2,90,000^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

390 Duke R
Ninja 300

A
aditya on Jun 29, 2026
5.0
Owner Review
One of the best performances sports bike with great mileage in city around 24 and on highway 30 which is good according to a sports bike with this much performance, writing style is also very comfortable, not to aggressive and the bike, very easy to manuver. I think you should go for this bike if you are looking for great performance with efficient mileage and comfort riding style.
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kalnayak on Jun 07, 2026
4.8
Review of my duke 390
My purchase of the bike was the best thing ever. It was always my dream to buy a 390 and the performance is the best in its class. The maintenance is very cheap, mileage is decent according to this engine. Overall, its the best bike in its segment. Beast for a reason. Comfort and performance is on next level.
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S
shaik on May 18, 2026
4.8
2025 duke 390
Its a great bike for beginners. The quick shifter, cruise control feature and the throttle response makes the ride really smooth. My experience with bike has been amazing and even on long rides the ride is comfortable. There is nothing more to say about it, you just have to experience it. At this price range, I don't think you will find a bike with these many features.
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V
vishal on Mar 19, 2026
4.5
The beast on the loose 9k driven only KTM Duke 390
Most aggressive 398 cc powerful bike only driven 9000 km in less than 2 yrs. It delivers a surgical riding experience with a punchy engine that surprisingly settles into great fuel economy on long highway scratches. It just got minor scratches on tank pad else its mechanically mint. If you want raw power then this is for you.
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4 5
M
mistu on Jan 29, 2026
4.2
very best bike
Riding experience is too good, this bike is futuristic at this price range. looks are awesome 398 cc, this bike can handle turns very well, maintenance period is too long 30 kmpl good range as an 400 cc bike. Very well designed, engine performance is too good into 3.5 lakhs segment good option to buy.
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4 5
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M
m on Mar 09, 2026
4.7
A Budget Beast
Been using it for almost 5 years now and never had it left me on the road stranding. The bike is a superstar with almost 26-30 mileage, it is just an unbeatable combination of power and efficiency. Cornering is so much fun after I upgraded the three and barely I was ever unsatisfied with the looks and styling its got.
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4 6
D
diptanshu on Feb 19, 2026
4.0
Performance and reliability
I chose Ninja 300 for its performance, strong top-end power as I was about passionate about riding. Its good beginner- friendly and revs without being jerky. Has comfortable ergonomics and is a balanced bike with reliability. So far engine was smooth and linear. Sporty but not aggressive and power is usable for city and highways. Longer rider are somewhat comfortable and is stable. Display and techs are basic and is slightly heavy. Braking could be sharper to some extent. Yes, I would recommend Ninja 300 for smooth, reliable and well-balanced to ride easily and still have fun on rides. It tend to have better performance but lacks some basic features which other bikes in the same segment offer.
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6 3
P
prasad on Jan 30, 2026
5.0
Smooth engine, strong highway performance and spor
I choose this bike mainly because of its smooth engine and highway comfort. It feels very stable at high speed and gives confidence while riding. Looks are sporty and premium which I liked. In city suspension feels little stiff but I was ok with that compromise. Ride experience is mostly positive. On highways it feels planted and smooth even at higher speed. Handling is very good and cornering feels safe. Mileage is decent not too low not too high. In city traffic and bad roads you feel bumps little more. Yes I will recommend this bike to people who love riding on highways and enjoy sporty riding style. It is not for someone who want soft suspension or only daily city use. Buy it if you want performance and feel, avoid if mileage is main concern.
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P
prashant on Jan 01, 2026
5.0
Kawasaki Ninja 300 is the perfect balance of power style control
Kawasaki Ninja 300 mere liye sirf ek sport bike nahi balki speed control aur confidence ka perfect combination hai aur pehli ride se hi ye bike feel karwa deti hai ki Kawasaki ka name kyu itna interested hai iska 296CC parallel twin engine smooth aur refined hai aur traffic mein bike bilkul manageable r3ehti hai aur highway par jate hi iska real character bahar aa jata hai acceleration linear hai isliye beginner riders bhi bina dare iski power enjoy kar sakte hai Kawasaki Ninja 300 ka design bilkul race inspired hai sharp fairing aggressive stance aur premium paint finish isse road par sabse alag banate hai aur ye bike chalate waqt nahi balki iske sath khade hone par bhi attention attract karti hai Kawasaki Ninja is the best bike for my life
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3 4
L
laxman on Nov 13, 2025
5.0
Easy to Maintain Ride
Needed a bike for both work and weekend trips. This one offered decent comfort and better mileage. I chose this model after comparing with two others. It had better looks and better average. This super bike is perfect for rides Very satisfying ride. The seat is wide and soft. Long rides are comfortable. Performance is stable. I’m happy with how it rides. No vibration, good pickup, and handling is easy. Mileage has stayed steady. Best for riders who do both city and highway trips. Runs smooth and gives good fuel return. I’d suggest it to anyone who wants balance of mileage, comfort, and power. Worth the money. Yes, this bike is perfect for rides
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FAQs on KTM 390 Duke R and Kawasaki Ninja 300

Q) Which bike is better KTM 390 Duke R or Kawasaki Ninja 300?

A) As per our average user rating, KTM 390 Duke R has a score of 4.5/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 300 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among KTM 390 Duke R and Kawasaki Ninja 300 is cheaper?

A) KTM 390 Duke R price starts at Rs 3,45,294 & Kawasaki Ninja 300 price starts at Rs 3,17,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Ninja 300 is cheaper between these.

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