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KTM RC 390Edit
₹3.23 Lakh

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Kawasaki Ninja 300Edit
₹3.17 Lakh

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EMI
₹5,959

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Brochure
Rating
3.6
3.9

Engine Type
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Displacement
373 cc
296 cc
Max Torque
37 Nm
26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm
No. of Cylinders
1
2
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Wet, Multi Disc Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
89 mm
62 mm
Stroke
60 mm
49 mm
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
10.6:1
Emission Type
bs6
bs6-2.0
Ignition
-
Digital
Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Caliper - Front
-
2 Piston
Caliper - Rear
-
2 Piston

Instrument Console
TFT
Analogue and Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Cornering ABS
Heat Management Technology, Fuel Type / Minimum Octane Rating - Unleaded Petrol/RON91, Hard Alumite Coating Piston, K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), Dual Throttle Valves
Seat Type
Split
Split
Body Graphics
-
Clock
Digital
Stepup Seat
Passenger Footrest
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-

Pass Switch
Clock
Digital
Riding Modes
-
Traction Control
-
Quick Shifter
-
Adjustable Windscreen
Additional Features
Cornering ABS
Heat Management Technology, Fuel Type / Minimum Octane Rating - Unleaded Petrol/RON91, Hard Alumite Coating Piston, K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), Dual Throttle Valves
Stepup Seat
Passenger Footrest
Display
Speedometer
-
Digital
Tachometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
-
Digital
Tripmeter
-
Digital
Fuel Gauge
-
Digital
Engine Kill Switch
-
Saree Guard
-

Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
-

Width
760 mm
715 mm
Length
2145 mm
2015 mm
Height
830 mm
1160 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.7 l
17 L
Saddle Height
824 mm
785 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
140 mm
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1405 mm
Kerb Weight
172 kg
179 kg
Fuel Reserve
-
4.5 L
Seat height
-
780 mm
Pillion Seat
-
Pillion Grab Rail
-

Headlight
LED
Halogen
Tail Light
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
LED Tail Lights
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Pilot Lamps
-
Taillight
-
LED
DRLs
-
LED Taillights
-

Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
220 mm
Radial Tyre
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
32 psi

Peak Power
43.5 PS
39 PS @ 11000 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
WP APEX 43
Ø37 mm,Telescopic Fork, Travel - 120 mm
Suspension Rear
WP APEX - Monoshock
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock And 5-way Spring Preload Adjustability, Travel - 132 mm
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Tubular Diamond, Steel
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless

Overall Mileage
25.89 Kmpl
30 kmpl
User Reported Mileage
25 Kmpl
-
Expert Mileage
26 Kmpl
-

Top Speed
-
182 kmph

Vehicle Warranty
-
2 Years or 30,000 Km

Low battery alert
-

Digital Display Type
-
LCD
No. of Tripmeters
-
2
Stand Alarm
-
Gear Indicator
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
High Beam Indicator
-

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