This has to be the world’s first top-end drag race between the new KTM 390 Duke and Kawasaki Ninja 300. Both these bikes are popular in the performance segment in our market. On one hand, the Duke 390 is among the most prevalent bikes that a lot of people buy to fulfil their thrill-seeking rides. On the other hand, the Ninja 300 brings a rich legacy of being one of the most prominent sports bikes in the country. Before we begin, we must caution our readers to not try this yourself due to safety concerns. Let us take a look at the details of this intriguing race to see who comes out on the top.
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KTM 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 Drag Race
This post comes from Ayush Verma on YouTube. The video has the YouTuber with the two bikes. For the first round, he takes the Duke 390, while his companion rides the Ninja 300. On the count of three, the Duke races ahead with a thump. It stays ahead for some time after which the Ninja takes the lead. Thereafter, the latter stays ahead for the rest of the drag strip. To maintain the consistency of results and compensate for the riding mannerisms, the team switches the riders for the second round. The result remained the same. The Duke 390 has the initial grunt but the Ninja overtakes it after a few moments. Hence, the Ninja is the ultimate winner of this drag race.
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Specs Comparison
The 2023 KTM Duke 390 boasts an updated 398.7-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, delivering a peak power of 46 PS and torque of 39 Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed transmission. On the front end, it features a 43 mm WP Apex fork suspension with 150 mm of travel, which is both compression and rebound adjustable. In the rear, it’s equipped with a monoshock suspension that offers 150 mm of travel and comes with 5-step rebound and preload adjustability. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a 296-cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine which makes 39 PS and 26.1 Nm of peak power and torque. There is a 6-speed Assist and Slipper clutch. There is a 37 mm telescopic fork with 120 mm travel at the front and a bottom-link Uni-Trak gas-charged shock with 5-way pre-load adjustability with 132 mm travel at the rear. Hence, the KTM has the edge in terms of power but the Ninja has a better top end.
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What We Think
Many YouTubers have widely adopt the practice of using drag races to evaluate the performance of various motorcycles. Nevertheless, it’s important to realize that relying solely on drag races for these assessments may not be the wisest approach. This concern arises from the possibility of drag races causing lasting damage to motorcycles, as most bikes are not designed for prolonged, high-speed, straight-line racing. Therefore, we strongly discourage attempting drag races with your own motorcycles. In truth, most riders avoid pushing their bikes to such extreme limits, prioritizing safety and the protection of both themselves and their vehicles.
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