Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R3
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 321 cc
- 42 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 169 kg
Bike comparison
Yamaha YZF-R3 vs KTM RC 390
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
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.
- KTM RC 3906
- Yamaha YZF-R33
- Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
- Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
- Best fuel averageKTM RC 390~28 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
- Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
- LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
- Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
- Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha YZF-R3 |  KTM RC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | KTM · Austria |
| Type of bike | Sports | Sports |
| Fuel average | ~27 km/l | ~28 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 9.5 L |
| On a full tank | ~378 km | ~266 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 321 cc | 373 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm | 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | 35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 249 PS / tonne | 299 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 169 kg (with fluids) | 147 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 178 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm | 1,340 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 298 / Disc 220 | Disc 300 / Disc 230 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
| Suspension (front / back) | 37 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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha YZF-R3 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, highest top speed. 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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- Yamaha YZF-R3: Kuro202, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KTM RC 390: Andrew Pons, CC0
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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.