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KTM 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM 390 Duke or Kawasaki Ninja 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 390 Duke and Ninja 500. KTM 390 Duke Price starts at Rs.3.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5. KTM 390 Duke is 1 cylinder, 398 cc Engine can generate 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 390 Duke provides a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model), and Ninja 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

390 Duke vs Ninja 500

Key HighlightsKTM 390 DukeKawasaki Ninja 500
PriceRs.3.12 LakhRs.5.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity398.63 cc451 cc
Power45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/Range35 kmplN/A km/charge
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KTM 390 Duke STD bike
KTM 390 Duke
STD
Rs. 3.12 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja 500
Euro 5
Rs. 5.25 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.52 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    5.94 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    398.63 cc
    451 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    310
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    -
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    -
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    5-clicCompressioRebounadjustableOpeCartridgeWAPEUSforks43mdiameter
    TelescopiFork
    Rear Suspension
    Adjustable WP APEX MoNoshock& 5-step Rebound damping& 10-step preload adjustable
    MoNoshock Absorber
    Front Tyre Size
    -
    110/70 - R17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Split-Trellis Frame
    Trellis& high-tensile steel

    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
    398.63 cc
    451 cc
    Engine Type
    Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
    451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    167 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    89 mm x 64 mm
    70 mm x 58.6 mm
    Configuration
    12.71:1
    11.3:1
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm
    44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    Max Torque
    39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
    42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    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
    -
    1995 mm
    Width
    -
    730 mm
    Height
    820 mm
    1120 mm
    Wheelbase
    1367 mm
    1375 mm
    Ground Clearance
    183 mm
    145 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.6 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    -
    Seat Height
    -
    785 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    168.3 kg
    171 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • A new engine with more power
    • More aggressive design
    • Adjustable WP APEX suspension
    • Loaded with tech such as cornering ABS & traction control
    Cons
    • The price is a bit high
    • Peculiar color options
    • Looks similar to its smaller siblings such as the Duke 250
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    Safety

    390 Duke comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Ninja 500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    Comfort & Convenience

    KTM 390 Duke has features like 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 and Kawasaki Ninja 500, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    KTM 390 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM 390 Duke has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 820 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja 500 has 1120 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM 390 Duke and Kawasaki Ninja 500 Owner Reviews

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        Samuel
        1 Year ago
        4.4
        Ride quality feel better by a significant bit while mid-corner bumps are dealt with smoothly. Suspension system also plays a crucial role in delivering a smooth and controlled ride, absorbing bumps and jumps effectively. It also allowing riders to fine-tune the handling and ride comfort according to their preferences.
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        Chandi
        1 Year ago
        4.4
        Better-finished motorcycle. Design increases the volume in the tank area but the exposed subframe and the higher placed lower edge of the tank make the motorcycle feels lighter. Design is aggressive in every sense- right from the sharp and aggressive-looking full-LED headlamp to the tail section
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        Jitendra sharma
        1 Year ago
        4.4
        Great sports bike with good looks and good mileage. Tyres provide decent amounts of grip on tar roads after they have heated up a bit, though grip levels are good when they are cold and when they are being ridden on concrete roads. Nimble handling and precise control, allowing riders to confidently navigate corners and maneuver through traffic. Average is good but not that much but best performance.
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      • 1 Year ago
        4.4
        Powerful engine, quick acceleration, and excellent top speed. It is known for providing a thrilling riding experience and an adrenaline rush while cruising on highways or tackling city traffic. Mileage is fine.
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        Rajesh
        1 Year ago
        4.4
        Some riders with larger builds may find the seat a bit narrow. Suspension syste is tuned to offer a good balance between comfort and sportiness. It absorbs bumps and road imperfections reasonably well, ensuring a smooth ride. Seat provides adequate support for the rider.
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