KTM RC 3902014–2021
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 44 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 147 kg
Bike comparison
KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoYamaha MT-15 V2
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 155 cc
- 18.4 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 141 kg
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.
- KTM RC 3904
- Yamaha MT-15 V23
- TVS Apache RTR 3102
- 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 seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM RC 390 |  Yamaha MT-15 V2 |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yamaha · Japan | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | ~28 km/l | ~45 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 9.5 L | 10 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | ~266 km | ~450 km | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 373 cc | 155 cc | 312 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm |
| Torque | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm |
| Power to weight | 299 PS / tonne | 130 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 130 km/h | 150 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) | 141 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 810 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm | 1,335 mm | 1,358 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 / Disc 230 | Disc 282 / Disc 220 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 100/80-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
| 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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- TVS Apache RTR 310—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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Photo credits
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
- Yamaha MT-15 V2: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.