KTM 390 Duke (2017-2023)

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The 390 Duke is a top-spec naked from KTM which is currently sold in India and it still holds the crown for being the most powerful motorcycle in its segment. Here’s how it compares to its direct rival, the upcoming Yamaha MT-03.

Price:

The KTM 390 Duke is available in a single variant which comes with a price tag of Rs 2,97,475 (ex-showroom Delhi) and comes in two colour options: Dark Galvano, and Liquid Metal.

Features:

The KTM 390 Duke is loaded with features and the motorcycle comes with all-LED lighting setup, a coloured TFT screen (with Bluetooth connectivity but no navigation), ride-by-wire throttle and switchable rear ABS (Supermoto mode). Moreover, the corner rocket also comes with a bi-directional quickshifter which works together with a slip-and-assist clutch.

Engine:

Powering the 390 Duke is an OBD-2 compliant, single-cylinder 373.27cc engine which produces 43.5PS and 37Nm. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 13.4 litres.

Suspension & Brakes:

The KTM 390 Duke features a tubular split-steel trellis frame suspended on a 43mm open-cartridge USD fork and a 10-step preload-adjustable monoshock. Braking is handled by a 320mm disc up front and a 230mm disc at the rear (with ByBre callipers on both). The motorcycle rolls on 17-inch alloys which get Metzeler Sportec M5 tubeless tyres. The 390 Duke has a ground clearance of 151mm.

Rivals:

The 390 Duke still remains a good value-for-money proposition, despite its now-premium price tag. It competes with the likes of the QJ Motor SRK 400, BMW G 310 R, Bajaj Dominar 400 and the Honda CB300R. At a similar price point, you could go for the TVS Apache RR 310, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.