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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs KTM RC 390

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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. KTM RC 3905
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V44
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 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 YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank11 L9.5 L
On a full tank~440 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height815 mm820 mm
Ground clearance170 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,340 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)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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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or KTM RC 390?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or KTM RC 390?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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