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KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R3
Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs. 4.64 Lakh which is Rs. 1.51 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM Duke 390 priced at Rs. 3.13 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R3 is 25 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine , while Yamaha R3 is powered by 321 cc engine. KTM Duke 390 is available in 2 different colours while Yamaha R3 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.
Duke 390 vs R3
| Key Highlights | Duke 390 STD | R3 STD |
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| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Max Power | 46 PS @ 8500 rpm | 42 PS @ 10750 rpm |
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KTM Duke 390
Rs. 3.13 Lakh EMI - Rs. 8,574 View December OffersYamaha R3
Rs. 4.64 Lakh EMI - Rs. 12,729 View December Offers
Duke 390 vs R3 Key Highlights
| Basic Info | KTM Duke 390 STD | Yamaha R3 STD |
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| Rating |
127 reviews
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50 reviews
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| Brand Name | KTM | Yamaha |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price | Rs. 4.64 Lakh Get On-Road Price |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Max Power | 46 PS @ 8500 rpm | 42 PS @ 10750 rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Colors | ||
| Brakes Front | Disc | Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Disc | Disc |
| Wheel Size | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm |
| Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) | Alloy | Alloy |
| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
| Starting | Self Start Only | Self Start Only |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| EMI |
Rs. 8,574
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6% (36 months)
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Rs. 12,729
@
6% (36 months)
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| Insurance | Rs. 22,752 Duke 390 Insurance | Rs. 21,455 R3 Insurance |
| Brochure | N/A |
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Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
KTM Duke 390
- Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
- brakes feel sharp and predictable
- adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
- lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
- feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
- you can barely feel any engine heat
- even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
KTM Duke 390
- Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
- H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.
Is Yamaha R3 Better Than KTM Duke 390?
50% users have chosen Yamaha R3 over KTM Duke 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 271 users have also rated Yamaha R3 and KTM Duke 390 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Yamaha R3 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..
| Ratings Factor | Duke 390 | R3 |
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| Mileage | 0.3 | 3.9 |
| Performance | 0.5 | 4.4 |
| Comfort | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Maintenance | 0.3 | 4.2 |
| Features | 4.8 | 4.7 |
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KTM Duke 390 Vs Yamaha R3 FAQs
Which bike is best between KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R3?
As per the users experiences KTM Duke 390 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Yamaha R3 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R3?
The KTM Duke 390 is cheaper than Yamaha R3 by Rs. 1.51 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R3?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of R3 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torqueAs per the users experiences the KTM Duke 390 has better performance.
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