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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs KTM 390 Duke

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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 YZF-R14
  2. KTM 390 Duke3
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM 390 Duke830 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 YZF-R1200 PS
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1KTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13.4 L
On a full tank—~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc373 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm830 mm
Ground clearance130 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17110/70-17 / 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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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or KTM 390 Duke?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Duke if lightest, lowest seat 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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