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Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs KTM 390 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja 300 or KTM 390 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja 300 and 390 Duke. Kawasaki Ninja 300 Price starts at Rs.3.43 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and KTM 390 Duke Price starts at Rs.3.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Ninja 300 is 2 cylinder, 296 cc Engine can generate 38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas KTM 390 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 398 cc Engine can generate 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ninja 300 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and 390 Duke has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Ninja 300 is available in 3 colours & 7 variants whereas KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Ninja 300 vs 390 Duke

Key HighlightsKawasaki Ninja 300KTM 390 Duke
PriceRs.3.43 LakhRs.3.12 Lakh
Engine Capacity296 cc398.63 cc
Power38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmpl35 kmpl
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Kawasaki Ninja 300 BS6 bike
BS6
Rs. 3.43 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.87 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.52 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Displacement
296 cc
398.63 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
290
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
28
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
29
Front Wheel Size
17
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
32
Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm
5-clicCompressioRebounadjustableOpeCartridgeWAPEUSforks43mdiameter
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock
Adjustable WP APEX MoNoshock& 5-step Rebound damping& 10-step preload adjustable
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
-

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tube diamond and steel
Split-Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
296 cc
398.63 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
No. of Cylinders
2
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
-
Battery Type
MF
-
Top Speed
160 kmph
167 kmph
Bore x Stroke
62 mm x 49 mm
89 mm x 64 mm
Configuration
-
12.71:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2015 mm
-
Width
715 mm
-
Height
1110 mm
820 mm
Wheelbase
1405 mm
1367 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.2 Litres
1.6 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
780 mm
-
Unladden/Kerb Weight
179 kg
168.3 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Most affordable Kawasaki in the market.
  • Peppy motor
  • A new engine with more power
  • More aggressive design
  • Adjustable WP APEX suspension
  • Loaded with tech such as cornering ABS & traction control
Cons
  • Costly to maintain.
  • Limited service centres in the country.
  • The price is a bit high
  • Peculiar color options
  • Looks similar to its smaller siblings such as the Duke 250
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 300 and KTM 390 Duke

Safety

Ninja 300 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. 390 Duke has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Ninja 300 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and KTM 390 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

Kawasaki Ninja 300 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 390 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1110 mm seat height. KTM 390 Duke has 820 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Ninja 300 and KTM 390 Duke Owner Reviews

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    • N
      Naveen
      30 Oct 2024
      5.0
      All are excellent I love this bike and it is my dream bike and looking awesome royalty look and comfortable is good overall is very well I love this bike
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      Sahil
      7 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike is so powerful bike. so cool bike.
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    • PD
      Prince Dhilor
      9 Month ago
      4.2
      The bike is perfect, but the backseat comfort is disappointing. Nice design. Great engine power. Amazing road presence. Overall experience is good.
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      Vishal
      12 Month ago
      4.4
      In its class, the bike is well-known for being dependable. Many riders looking for a reliable and fun ride choose it for its dependable engine, good build quality, and general durability.
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      Nitin Tyagi
      12 Month ago
      4.4
      The bike's balanced riding position accommodates riders of all skill levels. The bike's ergonomics are built to make riding comfortable, particularly on extended excursions.
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      Likes (1)
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