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Yamaha MT-09 vs KTM 390 Adventure

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

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Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-095
  2. KTM 390 Adventure2
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-09825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
KTM 390 Adventure44 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
KTM 390 Adventure373 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
KTM 390 Adventure158 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
KTM 390 Adventure855 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
KTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09KTM 390 Adventure
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14.5 L
On a full tank—~406 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc373 cc
Cylinders31
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne278 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)158 kg (dry)
Seat height825 mm855 mm
Ground clearance140 mm200 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/90-19 / 130/80-17

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or KTM 390 Adventure?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or KTM 390 Adventure: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Adventure if lightest, most ground clearance 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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