Best option for KTM 390 HATERS
1. KTM 390 cc Disadvantages, Flaws, Negatives, Problems:
a. Jerky power delivery:
Is this due to fueling?
Check if FuelX Lite can solve or reduce the problem - reduced
Check if Petrol Additive (like Wurth) can solve the problem - reduced
Is it due to gearing?
Check if shorter gearing can solve the problem
Is it due to Single Cylinder configuration itself?
b. Scooter-like exhaust note:
Check if cat-con delete makes an improvement
c. Why the KTM 390 is difficult to beat:
Duke 390 2017 (BS4 i.e. 2017-2020 Model) - ₹1.15 Lakh
Top Speed: 170 kph proof
0-100 (VBOX): 5.75 sec proof
d. Duke 390 (2015 July onwards) BS3 with Slipper Clutch:
0-100 (VBOX): 5.5 sec source, non-Slipper Clutch Model - 5.5 sec source, (no VBOX): 5.03 sec source
Kerb Weight + Rider: 229 kg (149 + 80) 139 kg dry, 9 kg fuel, 1 kg oil
Power-to-weight with Rider:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5300 rpm
110 bhp-per-ton @ 5500 rpm
150 bhp-per-ton @ 6750 rpm
160 bhp-per-ton @ 6900 rpm
170 bhp-per-ton @ 7350 rpm
180 bhp-per-ton @ 8100 rpm
190 bhp-per-ton @ 8550 rpm
Kerb Weight is 139 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 3800 rpm
150 bhp-per-ton @ 5100 rpm
200 bhp-per-ton @ 6000 rpm
250 bhp-per-ton @ 6900 rpm
300 bhp-per-ton @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed - 166 kph proof
2. Alternatives:
a. Interceptor 650 - 1.9 lakh
Kerb Weight + Rider: 282 kg (202 + 80)
Top Speed: 170 kph proof
0-100 (VBOX): 6.32 sec proof, non-VBOX 5.9 sec proof
Power-to-weight with Rider:
90 bhp-per-ton @ 3850 rpm
100 bhp-per-ton @ 4150 rpm
110 bhp-per-ton @ 4500 rpm
120 bhp-per-ton @ 4700 rpm
130 bhp-per-ton @ 4975 rpm
140 bhp-per-ton @ 5425 rpm
150 bhp-per-ton @ 6800 rpm
b. Triumph Speed 400 - 2.6 Lakh
Kerb Weight + Rider: 250 kg (170 + 80)
0-100 (VBOX): 6.71 sec source, (No VBOX): 6.0 sec source
Top Speed: 143 kph proof (Speedo Indicated 162 kph)
Speed 400's Top Speed CAN BE BEATEN BY A 200 DUKE proof
Power-to-weight with Rider: NON DYNO
90 bhp-per-ton @ 5000 rpm
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5250 rpm
110 bhp-per-ton @ 5600 rpm
120 bhp-per-ton @ 6000 rpm
130 bhp-per-ton @ 6250 rpm (vibes?)
140 bhp-per-ton @ 6500 rpm (vibes?)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 7125 rpm (vibes!)
Kerb Weight: 170 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 3800 rpm
150 bhp-per-ton @ 5200 rpm
200 bhp-per-ton @ 6300 rpm
c. Scrambler 400 X - 3.23 Lakh NEW (On Road, Pune)
Top Speed: 146 kph proof (Benchmark G310 GS 154 kph proof)
Scrambler's Top Speed CAN BE BEATEN BY A 200 DUKE proof
0-100: 6.8 sec NO VBOX proof (Reference G310 GS 7.57 sec source)
Kerb Weight + Rider: 265 kg (185 + 80)
Power-to-weight with Rider: ESTIMATED DYNO
90 bhp-per-ton @ 5000 rpm
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5250 rpm
110 bhp-per-ton @ 5600 rpm
120 bhp-per-ton @ 6000 rpm
130 bhp-per-ton @ 6250 rpm (vibes?)
140 bhp-per-ton @ 6500 rpm (vibes?)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 7125 rpm (vibes!)
Wet Weight: 185 kg (Wet Weight 185 kg as declared on Triumph India Website)
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 3800 rpm
150 bhp-per-ton @ 5200 rpm
200 bhp-per-ton @ 6300 rpm
d. Gixxer 250 ~ 1.2 Lakh
Kerb Weight with Rider: 236 kg (156 + 80)
Top Speed: 142 kph proof
0-100 (No VBOX): 6.5 sec proof (Gixxer 250 SF: 7.06 sec NO VBOX source)
Power-to-weight with Rider:
90 bhp-per-ton @ 7350 rpm
100 bhp-per-ton @ 8450 rpm with Oil Cooling (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7250 rpm with Liquid Cooling)
Kerb Weight: 156 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5750 rpm with Oil Cooling (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5625 rpm with Liquid Cooling)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 8250 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7350 rpm)
b. R3 ABS ~ 2.9 Lakh (9 Feb 2018 onwards, for ABS)
Kerb Weight with Rider: 249 kg (169 + 80)
Top Speed: 167 kph proof
Power-to-weight with Rider:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 7000 rpm (benchmark is Speed 400 @ 5250 rpm)
Kerb Weight: 169 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5250 rpm (only 375 rpm less than Apache RR310)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 7000 rpm
200 bhp-per-ton @ 9000 rpm
b. RR310 ~ 1.15 Lakh
Kerb Weight with Rider: 254 kg (174 + 80)
Top Speed: 161 kph proof (RTR 310 Top Speed 151 kph proof)
0-100 (No VBOX): 5.5 sec source (RTR310 0-100 5.94 sec source 2.87 Lakh On Road Pune)
Power-to-weight with Rider:
90 bhp-per-ton @ 5700 rpm
100 bhp-per-ton @ 7250 rpm
110 bhp-per-ton @ 9100 rpm
Power-to-weight (without Rider):
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5625 rpm
150 bhp-per-ton @ 7350 rpm
c. Duke 250 ~ 1.25 Lakh
Kerb Weight: 163 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5750 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5625 rpm)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 8000 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7350 rpm)
e. V-Strom SX 250 ~ 2.52 Lakh On Road, Pune
Kerb Weight with Rider: 247 kg (167 + 80)
Top Speed: 137 kph proof
0-100: 8.5 sec VBOX (NON VBOX 7.0 sec) proof
Power-to-weight with Rider:
90 bhp-per-ton @ 7350 rpm
100 bhp-per-ton @ 8450 rpm with Oil Cooling (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7250 rpm with Liquid Cooling)
Kerb Weight: 156 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5750 rpm with Oil Cooling (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5625 rpm with Liquid Cooling)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 8250 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7350 rpm)
e. CBR250 ABS ~ 1.25 Lakh
Kerb Weight + Rider: 245 kg (165 + 80)
Power-to-weight with Rider:
90 bhp-per-ton @ 7300 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5700 rpm)
Kerb Weight: 165 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 5750 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5625 rpm)
145 bhp-per-ton @ 8500 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7350 rpm)
f. Duke 200 ABS ~ 90k to 1.1 lakh (23 Nov 2018 onwards)
0-100: 9.46 sec proof
Kerb Weight + Rider: 216 kg (136 + 80)
Power-to-weight:
90 bhp-per-ton @ 8400 rpm (without Powertronic)
100 bhp-per-ton @ 9400 rpm (with Powertronic)
Kerb Weight: 136 kg
Power-to-weight:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 6600 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5625 rpm)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 8000 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7350 rpm)
g. Ninja 300 ~ 2.2 lakh (20 July 2018 onwards, for ABS)
Power-to-Weight Ratio:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 6000 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5625 rpm)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 8100 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7350 rpm)
Kerb Weight: 179 kg
g. RC200 ABS ~1.4 Lakh (22 Jan 2019 onwards)
h. RC200 New Model for Relaxed Ergos, Reduced unsprung mass, better aero (13 October 2021 onwards)
i. Benelli TNT 300i ~ 1.65 Lakh
Power-to-Weight Ratio:
100 bhp-per-ton @ 6400 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 5625 rpm)
150 bhp-per-ton @ 9300 rpm (benchmark is Apache RR310 @ 7350 rpm)
Kerb Weight: 196 kg
