KTM RC 390 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

Should you buy KTM RC 390 or Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 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 RC 390 price in is Rs 3,32,777 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 price in is Rs 2,27,111 (ex-showroom). The engine in the RC 390 makes 43.5 PS and 37 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Vitpilen 250 stand at 31 PS and 25 Nm respectively. KTM offers the RC 390 in 4 colours whereas the Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 comes in 1 colours. Out of 46 user reviews, Vitpilen 250 scores 4.1 whereas the KTM RC 390 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 100 user reviews..The KTM RC 390 Mileage is around 29 kmpl, while the Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 Mileage is around 31 kmpl.

RC 390 vs Vitpilen 250

Key Highlights	RC 390	Vitpilen 250
Mileage (Overall)	29 kmpl	31 kmpl
Max Power	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm	31 PS @ 9500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Cafe Racer Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid Cooled, SOHC

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Basic Information	KTM RC 390	Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
On-Road Price	Rs.3,83,096* Onwards	Rs.2,60,044* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	29 kmpl	31 kmpl
Max Power	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm	31 PS @ 9500 rpm
User Rating	4.2 Based on KTM RC 390 Reviews	4.1 Based on Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Cafe Racer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 11,087 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 7,120 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.21,667 RC 390 Insurance	Rs.11,297 Vitpilen 250 Insurance
Colours	BlueOrange	White
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

KTM RC 390

Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

On-Road Price

Rs.3,83,096* Onwards

Rs.2,60,044* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

29 kmpl

31 kmpl

Max Power

43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm

31 PS @ 9500 rpm

User Rating

4.2

Based on KTM RC 390 Reviews

4.1

Based on Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Cafe Racer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 11,087

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 7,120

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.21,667
RC 390 Insurance

Rs.11,297
Vitpilen 250 Insurance

Colours

BlueOrange

White

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid Cooled, SOHC
Displacement	373.27 cc	249.07 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	PASC™ Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	89 mm	72 mm
Stroke	60 mm	61.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.88:1	-
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm	25 Nm @ 7500 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, SOHC

Displacement

373.27 cc

249.07 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Handlebar type	Adjustable	-
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Stepup Seat	Yes	-
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Rain,Street
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Rider Aids - MTC, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS, Supermoto, Race Derived Technology	-
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Street

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	29 kmpl	31 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	3.65 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	5.13 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	4.42 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	6.49 Sec	-
Braking 60-0 km/h	17.13 Sec	-
Braking 80-0 km/h	30.81 Sec	-
Braking 100-0 km/h	48.22 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	169 kmph	150 kmph
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Performance

Overall Mileage

29 kmpl

31 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

3.65 Sec

Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)

5.13 Sec

Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)

4.42 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 L	13.5 L
Width	760 mm	-
Length	2145 mm	-
Height	830 mm	-
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	1.5 L	2.7 L
Ground Clearance	153 mm	177 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1368 mm
Kerb Weight	172 kg	163.8 kg
Seat height	835 mm	820 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.7 L

13.5 L

Width

760 mm

Length

2145 mm

Height

830 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	LED Projector	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Pilot Lamps	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	230 mm	230 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	30 psi	-
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

230 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Split Trellis Frame (Tubular), Sub Frame Newly Engineered Bolt On Subframe	New Steel-trellis fram and subframx

Underpinnings

Frame

Split Trellis Frame (Tubular), Sub Frame Newly Engineered Bolt On Subframe

New Steel-trellis fram and subframx

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

KTM RC 390
- Outstanding Performance
- Best-in-class electronics package
- Ergonomics adaptable enough for both commutes and aggressive riding
- Fantastic handling
- Powerful and refined engine
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
- Strong brake bite.
- KISKA styling is eye-catching.
- Powerful and refined motor.

KTM RC 390
- Could do with better tyres
- Front suspension should have been adjustable
- Could’ve gotten better fit and finish quality
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
- 842mm seat height is difficult to access for short riders.
- Tiny pillion seat.
- Small 9.5-litre fuel tank and low fuel efficiency limits range.
- Committed riding position won’t please all.

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User Reviews of Comparison

RC 390
Vitpilen 250

S
subham on Jul 16, 2025
3.8
A delightful experience with my bike
It's very comfortable bike and I enjoyed it a lot but it's mileage is not a fact ... Because it's very fun to Ride it's engine is so refined that I can easily pull it up in traffic.... It's pick up and top speed is so good and it's graphics designing and electronics are so spoty and usefull ... Highly recommend to ride it once
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R
ram on Apr 30, 2025
3.7
Ride smart
the bike offers a smooth ride and great fuel, efficiency perfect for daily commuting its stylish design and reliable performance make it great value for money.it seeks design and comfortable seating satisfying experience for both new and experienced rides.we can handle better in both city traffic and off roading
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K
kaustubh on Apr 15, 2025
4.2
Dream come true
I always wanted to buy a Duke when i was kid it was my first love as i saw it from my school bus a college student was riding it and i just fell in love and now as i am 20 yrs old my father gift me ktm 390rc on my birthday its a really bewautiful bike but milage is not pocket friendly and colour is little too vibrant otherwise i like orange on ktm as its their best colour
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1
A
arunoday on Apr 13, 2025
4.0
A bike which is only judged by its looks and but not by its power the mighty 39T
A bike with good looks and with a good power with a semi fairing the initial speed is best in the segment and the leading class bike but lack in proper updates made its sales very slow and it caused the marketing a criteria of this bike section is of the leading one and its competitors like rr310 ninja 300 and many other are less powerful and less confidental infront of this machine
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J
jerin on Jan 26, 2025
4.3
Best performance bike in its segment.
Im using RC 390 since the past 8 months I got a better experience while riding the vehicle. It gives a better mileage while comparing to its power and performance. I got around 22 to 27 kmpl mileage. But the riding comfort is not good we can't take it to a long ride. Overall it's a beast in its segment.
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KTM RC 390 Reviews

RC 390 Reviews

G
gunavarshith on Aug 16, 2025
2.8
Concerns over seating ,mileage and maintainence
I have concerns over seating posture of this bike i am 6 feet and it feels like my whole upper body weight falls on the handle and it feels like u are riding a heavy vehicle but not bike ,coming to mileage they said it gives 31 kmpl but it only gives 23-25 kmpl which is very less for a 250cc and high maintainence cost
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1 6
V
vipul on Apr 18, 2025
5.0
Really Awesome.
It's A really Good And Powerfull Machine. 155+ Sppwd n 31klm mailage. I hope this is a best 250cc bike in the segment. Nice and powerful machin.i am using last 1 years but it's steel awesome. With the power 31ps n the Torq it's really powerfull. And best looking bike. I love this machin really nice
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3
M
manideep on Feb 02, 2025
4.0
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Review: A Stylish Café Race
The Vitpilen 250 is a great urban motorcycle with striking looks and strong performance, but it’s best suited for solo riders who prioritize style and agility over comfort and practicality. If you’re okay with a slightly aggressive riding position and stiffer suspension, it’s a fantastic machine to own and enjoy.
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2
P
pranav on Dec 02, 2024
4.3
Ownership experience of Husqvarna svartpilen
I own the Husqvarna svartpilen 250 the bike has an excellent punch of performance and is even slick to use in city roads. It's seat height might be a problem for some and it's ground clearance is an issue while driving with a pillion on board. Overall i loved the looks and perforce of the bike and stands out of the crowd.
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2
A
amit on Oct 24, 2024
4.2
VITPILEN 250 is quite fancy
The appearance of Husqvarna VITPILEN 250 is quite fancy. The bike is very strong and is equipped with a 250CC engine. It roars to life with an astonishing sound. I love the classic aspect of it. Retro style with a very unique powerful 250 cc engine in the market today. This bike rules the road.
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FAQs on KTM RC 390 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

Q) Which bike is better KTM RC 390 or Husqvarna Vitpilen 250?

A) As per our average user rating, KTM RC 390 has a score of 4.2/5 while Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 has rate of 4.1 /5.

Q) Which bike among KTM RC 390 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is cheaper?

A) KTM RC 390 price starts at Rs 3,32,777 & Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 price starts at Rs 2,27,111 in Delhi . Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is cheaper between these.

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