KTM RC 3902014–2021
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 44 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 147 kg
Bike comparison
KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Yamaha MT-09
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
free, no sign-up
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
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.
- TVS Apache RTR 3104
- Yamaha MT-094
- KTM RC 3901
- Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
- Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
- Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
- LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM RC 390 |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |  Yamaha MT-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | TVS · India | Yamaha · Japan |
| Type of bike | Sports | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | ~28 km/l | ~30 km/l | — |
| Petrol tank | 9.5 L | 11 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | ~266 km | ~330 km | — |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 373 cc | 312 cc | 890 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm | 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 299 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne | 617 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 150 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 147 kg (dry) | 169 kg (with fluids) | 193 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 800 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm | 1,358 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 / Disc 230 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 | Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
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.
free, no sign-up
What will petrol cost you?
Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.
- KTM RC 390—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 310?
TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 310?
KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 310?
KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.
KTM RC 390 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?
Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
Compare KTM RC 390 with
Popular comparisons
What riders in Pakistan compare most, and a few famous rivalries from around the world.
- Honda CD 70vsUnited US 70
- Honda CD 70vsRoad Prince Passion Plus 70
- Honda CD 70vsSuper Power SP 70 Dollar
- Honda CD 70vsHonda CD 70 Dream
- Honda CD 70vsHero Splendor Plus
- Honda CD 70vsHonda Pridor
- Honda PridorvsSuzuki GD 110S
- Honda CG 125vsYamaha YB125Z
- Honda CG 125vsUnited US 125
- Honda CG 125vsHonda CG 125S
- Honda CG 125vsCrown CR 125
- Honda CG 125vsHonda Shine 125
- Honda CB 125FvsYamaha YBR125
- Honda CB 125FvsSuzuki GSX 125
- Suzuki GS 150vsHonda CG 150
- Honda CB 150FvsSuzuki GR 150
- Honda CB 150FvsYamaha YBR125G
- Honda CB 150FvsRoad Prince Wego 150
- Honda CB 150FvsBajaj Pulsar NS160
- Yamaha YBR125vsYamaha YBR125G
- Yamaha YZF-R15 V4vsKTM RC 390
- Yamaha MT-15 V2vsKTM 200 Duke
- Yamaha YZF-R3vsKawasaki Ninja 500
- KTM 390 DukevsBajaj Pulsar NS400Z
- Bajaj Pulsar NS200vsTVS Apache RTR 200 4V
- Royal Enfield Classic 350vsHonda CB350 H'ness
- Royal Enfield Hunter 350vsTriumph Speed 400
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450vsKTM 390 Adventure
- Royal Enfield Interceptor 650vsRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650
- Benelli Imperiale 400vsRoyal Enfield Classic 350
- Benelli TRK 502vsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
- Benelli Leoncino 500vsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650
- Yamaha MT-07vsKawasaki Z650
- Yamaha MT-09vsTriumph Street Triple 765 RS
- Honda CBR650RvsKawasaki Ninja 500
- Suzuki HayabusavsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
- Suzuki HayabusavsKawasaki Ninja H2R
- Yamaha YZF-R1vsBMW S 1000 RR
- Ducati Panigale V4 RvsAprilia RSV4
- BMW R 1300 GSvsSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
- Honda Activa 110vsTVS Ntorq 125
- Yamaha NMAX 155vsVespa Primavera 150
Every brand
Tap a brand to see its bikes.
Photo credits
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaha MT-09: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0
free, no sign-up
Ask us on WhatsApp
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.