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KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha NMAX 155

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 NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1554
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha NMAX 155~284 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 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 NMAX 15515.1 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Yamaha NMAX 155284 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Yamaha NMAX 155
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsScooter
Fuel average~28 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L7.1 L
On a full tank~266 km~284 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h110 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)131 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm765 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 230 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13

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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 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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