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Yamaha FZ-S vs KTM RC 390

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

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Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3905
  2. Yamaha FZ-S4
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha FZ-S~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha FZ-S~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 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

Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha FZ-S149 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha FZ-S45 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha FZ-S585 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Yamaha FZ-S136 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Yamaha FZ-S790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha FZ-S165 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha FZ-SKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank13 L9.5 L
On a full tank~585 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size149 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight91 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight136 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance165 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,330 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/60-17110/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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

  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha FZ-S or KTM RC 390?

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

Which is more powerful, Yamaha FZ-S or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha FZ-S or KTM RC 390?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Yamaha FZ-S or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha FZ-S if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM RC 390 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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