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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs KTM 200 Duke

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

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg
KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R36
  2. KTM 200 Duke3
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 200 Duke~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 200 Duke~473 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 200 Duke159 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R3160 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
KTM 200 Duke25 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
KTM 200 Duke35 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
KTM 200 Duke473 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
KTM 200 Duke155 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3KTM 200 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13.5 L
On a full tank~378 km~473 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h135 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm822 mm
Ground clearance160 mm155 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)37 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock43 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • KTM 200 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM 200 Duke does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM 200 Duke?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; KTM 200 Duke makes 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM 200 Duke weighs about 159 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so KTM 200 Duke is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM 200 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 200 Duke 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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