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KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3905
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V24
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha MT-15 V2~450 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 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-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Yamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L10 L
On a full tank~266 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm810 mm
Ground clearance178 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—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 RC 390—a month
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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