Bristol Assassin 400
Bristol Assassin 400
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KTM Duke 390
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Bristol Assassin 400 vs KTM Duke 390 Comparison

Overview: Assassin 400 vs Duke 390

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 170 mm 170 mm
Displacement 371 cc 373 cc
Maximum Power 39 hp 43 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
3 reviews
4.54/5
34 reviews
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4  
Comfort --
4  
Performance --
4  
Safety --
4  
User Review Comparison
  • Easy to control, stable, and responsive

    The best thing about the Bristol Assassin 400 is that, for mid-level riders, it is very confidence-inspiring. Initially, I was a bit worried about...

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    Sanju Oct 31, 2025 for Bristol Assassin 400

From The Experts

Things we like
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Versatile Performance. The Duke 390 offers a good balance between power and agility, making it suitable for both city commuting and spirited riding on open roads.

Lightweight and Nimble. The bike's lightweight design and nimble handling contribute to its maneuverability, especially in urban environments with traffic and tight spaces.

Modern Features. KTM includes modern features like a full-color TFT display, LED lighting, and ABS, enhancing the overall riding experience and safety.

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Things we don't like
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Vibrations at High Speeds. Some riders have reported vibrations at higher speeds, which may affect long-distance comfort.

Pillion Comfort. The rear seat may not be as comfortable for passengers on longer rides, and the bike's compact design might limit space.

Limited Wind Protection. The naked bike design may result in limited wind protection at higher speeds, which could be a factor for riders who frequently travel on highways.

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 371 cc 373 cc
Maximum Power 39 hp 43 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 13 L 11 L
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
Compression Ratio 11.2:1 --
Injection Type Fuel Injection --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Engine Type 2-Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder 2 1
Maximum Torque 28.5 Nm 37 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
RPM at Maximum Power 10500 rpm 9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 9000 rpm 7000 rpm
Clutch Type -- Wet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil Lubrication
Bore X Stroke -- 89 mm x 60 mm
Fuel Consumption -- 28 kmpl
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Wheel Base 1370 mm 1367 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Kerb Weight 149 kg --
Seat Height 810 mm 800 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm 170 mm
Length 1950 mm 2002 mm
Height 1105 mm 1274 mm
Width 825 mm 838 mm
Dry Weight -- 139 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Supply System EFI --
Ignition System -- Electronic

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork WP USD Fork
Rear Suspension Mono Shock WP MoNoshock
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 150 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 150 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 5-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 120/70 R17 --
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial
Front Wheel Size R17 --
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17 --
Rear Wheel Size R127 --

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Shutter Lock -- No
Engine Immobilizer -- No
Back Rest -- No
Launch Control -- No
Riding Modes -- Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport
Leg Guards -- No
Stability Control -- No
Traction Control -- No
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
Central Locking -- No
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
Side Stand Indicator -- Yes
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Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet Yes No
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings Yes Yes
Chrome Garnish -- No
Electronic Suspension Adjustment -- No
Body Frame Material -- Steel Steel

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats -- No

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Bristol Assassin 400 vs KTM Duke 390 FAQs

Which Motorcycle has more power between Bristol Assassin 400 vs KTM Duke 390?

The Bristol Assassin 400 has power of 39 hp with 28.5 Nm torque and KTM Duke 390 has power of 43 hp with 37 Nm torque. Thus making Duke 390 the more powerful as compared to Assassin 400.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Assassin 400 vs Duke 390?

The Assassin 400 comes with a ground clearance of 170 mm , on the other hand the Duke 390 comes with a ground clearance of 170 mm , The Bristol Assassin 400 and KTM Duke 390 both have same Ground Clearence..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Bristol Assassin 400 vs KTM Duke 390?

Assassin 400 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Side Reflectors and Engine Check Warning

Duke 390 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch and Engine Check Warning

The Bristol Assassin 400 has higher number of sefety features than Duke 390, hence Bristol Assassin 400 is more safer than KTM Duke 390.

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