2023 KTM Duke 390 vs Triumph Speed 400 vs Bajaj Dominar 400: Specs, price compared

The recently launched 2023 KTM 390 Duke makes it the third sub-400 ccc single-cylinder naked street motorcycle to join Bajaj Auto’s portfolio, along with the Triumph Speed 400 that is co-developed by Triumph and Bajaj, as well as the Dominar 400. While all three motorcycles carry their own USPs, they do give competition to one another too.
Which motorcycle out of the three Bajaj Auto cousins offers the best value for your money? Here is a specifications and price comparison between the new-gen KTM 390 Duke, Triumph Speed 400 and the Bajaj Dominar 400 to help you find the answer –

Engine specs
Powering the new 390 Duke is a 399 cc liquid-cooled engine producing 45 hp power and 39 Nm torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The Bajaj Dominar shared its 373.3 cc liquid-cooled motor with the old 390 Duke, making 39.4 hp and 35 Nm on the Bajaj motorcycle.

The Triumph Speed 400 gets a 398 cc liquid-cooled engine producing 39.5 hp power at 8,000 rpm, i.e. slightly lower down the rev range than the other two, while the 37.5 Nm peak torque is available at the same 6,500 rpm.
Price
The Bajaj Dominar and Triumph Speed 400 are priced similarly, undercutting the new KTM 390 Duke by Rs 81,000 and Rs 78,000 respectively.

However, the KTM 390 Duke packs superior hardware, as well as a more powerful engine along with class-leading features and tech.
Would you be willing to pay the premium to buy the KTM 390 Duke over the Triumph Speed 400 and Bajaj Dominar 400? Let us know in the comments.