Bike comparison

KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha YB125Z

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

free, no sign-up
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
Yamaha YB125Z

Yamaha YB125Z

Rs 424,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 107 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. Yamaha YB125Z4
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YB125Z~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YB125Z~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YB125Z107 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z770 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 YB125Z10.8 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z10.4 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Yamaha YB125Z101 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Yamaha YB125Z124 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Yamaha YB125Z45 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Yamaha YB125Z585 km

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Yamaha YB125Z107 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Yamaha YB125Z770 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Yamaha YB125Z150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Yamaha YB125Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 424,000
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13 L
On a full tank~266 km~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc124 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne101 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)107 kg (dry)
Seat height820 mm770 mm
Ground clearance178 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 3.00-18

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
  • Yamaha YB125Z—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha YB125Z?

Yamaha YB125Z 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 YB125Z?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha YB125Z?

Yamaha YB125Z weighs about 107 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Yamaha YB125Z is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Yamaha YB125Z: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z 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

What riders in Pakistan compare most, and a few famous rivalries from around the world.

Every brand

Tap a brand to see its bikes.

Photo credits

Pick a bike

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.

Welcome back

Sign in to post ads, save bikes and get alerts. No password needed.

or with your email

  • Free forever
  • No password
  • Every ad checked

By continuing you agree to our terms.

on its way

Check your inbox

Open Gmail

Only the newest email works.

Can't find it? Look in Spam or Promotions.