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KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R3

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 YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Duke5
  2. Yamaha YZF-R34
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 390 Duke~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R3160 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 YZF-R342 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Yamaha YZF-R3378 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeYamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L14 L
On a full tank~375 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc321 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne249 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm780 mm
Ground clearance151 mm160 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,380 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock37 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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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha YZF-R3?

KTM 390 Duke does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha YZF-R3?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha YZF-R3?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if goes furthest on a tank, highest top speed 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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