KTM Duke 390 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.13 Lakh which is Rs. 48,640 costlier than base model of Triumph Scrambler 400 X priced at Rs. 2.64 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Scrambler 400 X is 28.3 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine , while Triumph Scrambler 400 X is powered by 398.15 cc engine. KTM Duke 390 is available in 2 different colours while Triumph Scrambler 400 X comes with 3 colours. The Comparison KTM Duke 390 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Duke 390 vs Scrambler 400 X

Key Highlights Duke 390 STDScrambler 400 X STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid-cooled, 4 valve, DOHC, single-cylinder
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 40 PS @ 8000 rpm

Duke 390 vs Scrambler 400 X Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM Duke 390 STDTriumph Scrambler 400 X STD
Rating
126 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name KTM Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.64 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid-cooled, 4 valve, DOHC, single-cylinder
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 40 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Triumph Scrambler 400 X Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,242 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,700 Duke 390 Insurance Rs. 24,296 Scrambler 400 X Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4 valve, DOHC, single-cylinder
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
398.15 cc
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
40 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
37.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm
89.0 mm
Stroke
64 mm
64.0 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
...
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
12:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
28.9 kmpl
28.3 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-140/80-17
Peak Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
40 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
820 mm
835 mm
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1418 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
...
Height
...
1169 mm
Width
...
901 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
13 Liters
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
185 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
835 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
230 mm

Additional Features
Ride-by-wire
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis frame
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch, TFT
LCD
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
  • Refined and powerful engine
  • Retro design with premium fit-and-finish
  • Nimble handling abilities and plush ride quality over bad roads
  • Gets switchable Traction Control and the rear ABS can be disabled
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
  • Would have liked grippier tyres
  • Misses out of Bluetooth Connectivity

Is Triumph Scrambler 400 X Better Than KTM Duke 390?

60% users have chosen Triumph Scrambler 400 X over KTM Duke 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 249 users have also rated Triumph Scrambler 400 X and KTM Duke 390 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Triumph Scrambler 400 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Scrambler 400 X Duke 390
Mileage 3.0 3.9
Performance 3.7 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 3.2 4.2
Features 4.8 4.7
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KTM Duke 390 Vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM Duke 390 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X?
As per the users experiences KTM Duke 390 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Triumph Scrambler 400 X is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper KTM Duke 390 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X?
The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 48,640.
Which bike offers better performance KTM Duke 390 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.15 cc Petrol engine of Scrambler 400 X produces 40 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 37.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM Duke 390 has better performance.

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