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Yamaha MT-09 vs KTM 390 Duke

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 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-095
  2. KTM 390 Duke2
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-09825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Duke151 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 Duke44 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09KTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13.4 L
On a full tank—~375 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 / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm830 mm
Ground clearance140 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm 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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Questions people ask

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

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

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

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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