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 STDR3 STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-valves
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
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Duke 390 vs R3 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM Duke 390 STDYamaha R3 STD
Rating
128 reviews
50 reviews
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 liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-valves
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Yamaha R3 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 ...
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 12,729 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,700 Duke 390 Insurance Rs. 21,455 R3 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-valves
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
321 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm
68 mm
Stroke
64 mm
44.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
TCI
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
28.9 kmpl
25 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :- 140/70-17
Peak Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
...

Seat height
820 mm
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2090*730*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1380 mm
Length
...
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
160 mm
Height
...
1140 mm
Width
...
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
780 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Ride-by-wire
Caster angle - 25°, Trail - 95 mm, Fuel consumption indicator - Equipped
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
Bi-functional LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis frame
Diamond
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

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 273 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
Mileage 0.3 3.9
Performance 0.5 4.5
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 0.3 4.2
Features 4.8 4.7
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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 torque
As per the users experiences the KTM Duke 390 has better performance.

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