Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM Duke 390 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja 400stacks up against the KTM Duke 390. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja 400KTM Duke 390
Model year20262025
Price$5,999
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower45 hp
Torque38 Nm
Weight168 kg
Seat height785 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manual
Front brakesSingle 310mm disc
Rear brakesSingle 220mm disc
Tires110/70-17 front, 150/60-17 rearMichelin®110/70 ZR17 54H / Michelin® 150/60 ZR17 66H

Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM Duke 390 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and the KTM Duke 390 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 brings 45 hp in a 168 kg package, while the KTM Duke 390 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: