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Yamaha NMAX 155 vs KTM RC 390

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

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Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 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. Yamaha NMAX 1554
  2. KTM RC 3904
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha NMAX 155~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha NMAX 155~284 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha NMAX 155KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeScooterSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank7.1 L9.5 L
On a full tank~284 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight115 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed110 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
GearboxAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight131 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height765 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—178 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-13 / 130/70-13110/70-17 / 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 NMAX 155—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha NMAX 155 or KTM RC 390?

Yamaha NMAX 155 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha NMAX 155 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha NMAX 155 or KTM RC 390?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha NMAX 155 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 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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