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KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha NMAX 155 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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 NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Duke5
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1553
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3101
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Duke~375 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 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 NMAX 15515.1 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeYamaha NMAX 155TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetScooterStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L7.1 L11 L
On a full tank~375 km~284 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc155 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h110 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm765 mm800 mm
Ground clearance151 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,340 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha NMAX 155?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if best fuel average, lightest 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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