Ktm Duke 390 vs Kawasaki Z300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 390
Kawasaki Z300
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
172 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
46 hp @ 9,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
Weight
171 kg (curb/wet weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, real-world average)
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 390
7.8/10
"An electrifying buy if you choose the right year carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Premium suspension and braking
+TFT dash still impresses
Cons
−Early models reliability concerns
−Heat soak in traffic
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely