Kawasaki Ninja 300R vs KTM Duke 390

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	296.00 cc	373.20 cc
Engine	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
Engine Starting	Electric start	Electric
Engine Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump	--
Fuel System	Fuel Injection	--
Ignition	Digital	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Maximum Power	39 PS @ 11000 rpm	43.5 Ps @ 9000 Rpm
Maximum Torque	27.0 Nm @ 10000 rpm	35 Nm @ 7000 Rpm
Transmission	6 speed	6-speed, claw shifted
Gear Shift Pattern	1-down, 5-up	1-down, 5-up
Top Speed	177 kmph	160 kmph
Frame	Tube diamond, steel	Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated

Standard Test Conditions	--	30 kmpl
Overall Mileage	26 kmpl	--

Front	110/70R17 M/C 54H	110/70 x 17
Rear	140/60R17 M/C 66H	150/60 x 17
Wheel / RIM	Alloy	--

Front	Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston	Disc brake with four-pot brake caliper
Rear	Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston	Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs

Front	37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm	WP inverted fork 43 mm, 150 mm travel
Rear	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload	WP monoshock, deb. 150 mm

Colors

Candy Plasma Blue, Lime Green/Ebony

Orange, white

Length	2015 mm	--
Width	715 mm	--
Height	1110 mm	800 mm
Weight	179 kg	145 kg
Wheelbase	1405 mm	1367 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 litres	11 litres

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Features	Aggressive styling. Dual throttle valves. Wider 140mm rear tyre. Smallest ABS unit. Fine-atomising injectors Lightweight supersport-style aluminium footpegs. Uni-Trak rear suspension delivers a smooth ride and stable handling. 2-1 exhaust with short style silencer. Fan cover located behind the radiator directs hot air down and away from the rider. Lightweight new pistons with flatter crowns reduce reciprocating weight. Multi-function LCD screen functions include speedometer, clock, fuel gauge, dual trip meters, odometer and ECO Economical Riding indicator. Sleeveless aluminium die-cast cylinder features plated bores. Large-diameter 290mm front petal disc brake and 220 mm rear petal brake. 2018 Updates -Circuit-developed Diamond Frame -Modern Instrumentation -Heat Management Technology -Race-derived Clutch Technology & Smoother Shift Feel	Equipped with Anti-Locking Brake System. 95% new components. Easily manageable. Low Fuel consumption. Two overhead camshafts four valves actuated by DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coated finger followers. Dynamic cornering function. Powerful engine. Forged piston. Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump. Cutting Edge Fuel Injection technology by BOSCH. Taller Gearing for hugh spped long rides. Low Friction Nikasil Coated cylinder. Steel Trellis Orange Frame Orange Alloy Wheels

Pros	296cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine. Lightweight body Digital Fuel Injection (DFI) system for better fuel economy and cleaner emissions Aggressive body design Stunning Dual headlamp 10-spoke 17-inch wheels Revised six-speed transmission	ABS Affordable pricing Maneuverable
Cons	No ABS version available in India Overpriced	No traction control Not for long rides Looks like the Duke 200