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Yamaha MT-09 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM RC 390

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

TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

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. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  3. KTM RC 3901
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09TVS Apache RTR 310KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanTVS · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreetSports
Fuel average—~30 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L11 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~330 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc312 cc373 cc
Cylinders311
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h150 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height825 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance140 mm180 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,358 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 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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