KTM 390 Duke vs Zero SR/F
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The KTM 390 Duke and Zero SR/F are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The KTM 390 Duke undercuts the Zero SR/F by about $15,296, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Zero SR/F leads on power with 110 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickKTM
KTM 390 Duke
Zero
Zero SR/FThe verdict
The KTM 390 Duke edges it overall at 8/10, but the Zero SR/F wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
KTM 390 Duke
A2-legal, 44 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Zero SR/F
110 hp and 0.50 hp/kg, the strongest here.
KTM 390 Duke
Our 8/10 at $5,899, the most bike per dollar.
KTM 390 Duke
168 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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KTM 390 Duke vs Zero SR/F: your questions answered
Which is faster, the KTM 390 Duke or the Zero SR/F?
The Zero SR/F makes the most power at 110 hp and 190 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the KTM 390 Duke or the Zero SR/F?
The KTM 390 Duke is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,899.
Which is lighter, the KTM 390 Duke or the Zero SR/F?
The KTM 390 Duke is the lightest at 168 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the KTM 390 Duke or the Zero SR/F?
For a new rider we'd point to the KTM 390 Duke: A2-legal, 44 hp and 168 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
