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Yamaha YBR125 vs KTM RC 390

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

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Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 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 YBR1254
  2. KTM RC 3904
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 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 YBR12510.8 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YBR12545 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YBR125585 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydaySports
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 size124 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed—170 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight114 kg (dry)147 kg (dry)
Seat height775 mm820 mm
Ground clearance145 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,340 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 230
ABSNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)Telescopic fork / Twin shocks—

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 YBR125—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YBR125 or KTM RC 390?

Yamaha YBR125 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or KTM RC 390?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 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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