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KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha MT-09 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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

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. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  3. 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

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Yamaha MT-09TVS 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 bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L14 L11 L
On a full tank~266 km—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc890 cc312 cc
Cylinders131
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h230 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)193 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm825 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,430 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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.

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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

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

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about lightest. 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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