KTM RC 390 vs Kawasaki Z500

Should you buy KTM RC 390 or Kawasaki Z500 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 Kawasaki Z500 price in is Rs 5,10,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the RC 390 makes 43.5 PS and 37 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Z500 stand at 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm respectively. KTM offers the RC 390 in 4 colours whereas the Kawasaki Z500 comes in 1 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, Z500 scores 4.3 whereas the KTM RC 390 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 100 user reviews..

RC 390 vs Z500

Key Highlights	RC 390	Z500
Mileage (Overall)	29 kmpl	-
Max Power	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin,DOHC, 8 Valves

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Basic Information	KTM RC 390	Kawasaki Z500
On-Road Price	Rs.3,82,086* Onwards	Rs.5,10,000* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	29 kmpl	-
Max Power	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
User Rating	4.2 Based on KTM RC 390 Reviews	4.3 Based on Kawasaki Z500 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 11,054 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 14,746 Alert Me When Launched Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Basic Information

KTM RC 390

Kawasaki Z500

On-Road Price

Rs.3,82,086* Onwards

Rs.5,10,000* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

29 kmpl

Max Power

43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

User Rating

4.2

Based on KTM RC 390 Reviews

4.3

Based on Kawasaki Z500 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 11,054

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 14,746

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin,DOHC, 8 Valves
Displacement	373.27 cc	451 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	-
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	-
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	PASC™ Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Wet multi-disc
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 speed
Bore	89 mm	70 mm
Stroke	60 mm	56.8 mm
Compression Ratio	12.88:1	11.3:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm	42.6 Nm
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,DOHC, 8 Valves

Displacement

373.27 cc

451 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

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

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Rider Aids - MTC, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS, Supermoto, Race Derived Technology	Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 92 mm
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	29 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	-
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Performance

Overall Mileage

29 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	14 L
Width	760 mm	800 mm
Length	2145 mm	1995 mm
Height	830 mm	1055 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	1.5 L	-
Ground Clearance	153 mm	145 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1375 mm
Kerb Weight	172 kg	-
Seat height	835 mm	785 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.7 L

14 L

Width

760 mm

800 mm

Length

2145 mm

1995 mm

Height

830 mm

1055 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	-
Projector Headlight	LED Projector	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Distance To Empty	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	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	230 mm	220 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

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

230 mm

220 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	Trellis, high-tensile steel

Underpinnings

Frame

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

Trellis, high-tensile steel

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User Reviews of Comparison

RC 390
Z500

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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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

A
aayush on Oct 02, 2024
4.3
Just fantastic
It's a fantastic bike with 50hp..go for it! The milleage could be better but the style is stunning.Soon launching in india
1
S
subhasish on Jul 08, 2024
5.0
Feature of kawasaki
It's very affordable bike for a middle class boy Thanks to Kawasaki to give us such a moster I like
1
I
ishan on Jun 30, 2024
4.2
Amazing bike i loved it
Amazing bike i loved it and I am desperate to ride this bike as it is very good looking and I think it's speed is mind-blowing
1
R
rahul on Jan 27, 2024
3.7
Great Bike
The bike provides good comfort while riding. However, there is a need for improved mileage. The appearance is satisfactory, and power delivery is acceptable.
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FAQs on KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Z500

Q) Which bike is better KTM RC 390 or Kawasaki Z500?

A) As per our average user rating, KTM RC 390 has a score of 4.2/5 while Kawasaki Z500 has rate of 4.3 /5.

Q) Which bike among KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Z500 is cheaper?

A) KTM RC 390 price starts at Rs 3,32,777 & Kawasaki Z500 price starts at Rs 5,10,000 in Delhi . KTM RC 390 is cheaper between these.

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