So how do the two fare against each other? Here is a detailed specifications and price comparison between the new TVS Apache RTR 310 and the 2023 KTM 390 Duke to help you find the answer to that, take a look –
Hardware
The new-gen KTM 390 Duke makes use of WP APEX adjustable front forks with five-click rebound & compression adjustment, coupled with five-click rebound and 10-click preload adjustable WP monoshock at the rear.
| Motorcycle | KTM 390 Duke | TVS Apache RTR 310 |
| Front suspension | WP fully-adjustable USD forks | USD forks/ KYB fully-adjustable USD forks |
| Rear suspension | WP fully-adjustable monoshock | Pre-load adjustable monoshock/ KYB fully-adjustable monoshock |
| Kerb weight | 168.3 kg | 169 kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm disc with ABS | 300 mm disc with ABS |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc with switchable ABS | 240 mm disc with switchable ABS |
The TVS Apache RTR 310 also gets upside down forks at the front with a pre-load adjustable monoshock at the back. Upgrading to the Dynamic kit adds KYB adjustable suspension on both ends. Both motorcycle get front and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS, while the kerb weight, saddle height and ground clearance are also more or less similar on the two.
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Engine specs
Powering the 2024 KTM 390 Duke is a new 399 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor that belts out 45 hp of max power and 39 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed transmission.
| Motorcycle | KTM 390 Duke | TVS Apache RTR 310 |
| Engine | 399 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder | 312 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder |
| Power | 45 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 35 hp @ 9,7000 rpm |
| Torque | 39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 29 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
The TVS Apache RTR 310 gets a 312 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine developing 35 hp power and 29 Nm torque, also mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This means that the 390 Duke’s higher capacity engine offers about 10 hp more power and 10 Nm more torque as compared to the Apache RTR 310.
Features
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On the feature front, the 2023 KTM 390 Duke gets a quickshifter, slipper clutch, ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, ride modes, cornering ABS, switchable rear ABS, track screen, launch control, a 5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity, type-C charging port, and so on.
The TVS Apache RTR 310 also gets a 5-inch TFT full-digital instrument panel, along with all LED lighting, adjustable levers and switchable ABS. The Dynamic kit (optional) adds a tyre pressure monitoring system, while the Dynamic Pro kit (optional) brings in climate control function for the seat, dynamic stability control, cornering ABS, cornering traction control, wheelie control, slope dependent control, rear lift-off control as well as cornering cruise control.
Price
The KTM 390 Duke is available in two colour options, namely Electric Orange Metallic and Atlantic Blue, both priced at Rs 3.11 lakh. In contrast, pricing for the TVS Apache RTR 310 starts from Rs 2.43 lakh (ex-showroom).
| Motorcycle | KTM 390 Duke | TVS Apache RTR 310 |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 3.11 lakh | Rs 2.43 lakh – Rs 3.14 lakh* |
*The TVS Apache RTR 310 is available with optional Dynamic and Dynamic Pro kits that cost Rs 18,000 and Rs 22,000 over the ex-showroom price respectively. Furthermore, the Sepang Blue colour costs Rs 10,000 additionally, taking the price up to Rs 3.14 lakh (ex-showroom) with both the kits and the exclusive colour.
Would you consider picking the TVS Apache RTR 310 over the new KTM 390 Duke or the other way around? Tell us in the comments down below.