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KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha MT-09

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-095
  2. KTM 390 Duke2
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-09825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Duke151 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank13.4 L14 L
On a full tank~375 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc890 cc
Cylinders13
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm825 mm
Ground clearance151 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha MT-09?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Yamaha MT-09 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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