KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R15S

Duke 390 vs R15S Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM Duke 390 STDYamaha R15S STD
Rating
126 reviews
1243 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.65 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Yamaha R15S 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 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 4,774 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,700 Duke 390 Insurance Rs. 11,476 R15S Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
155 cc
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm
58 mm
Stroke
64 mm
58.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
11.6:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
28.9 kmpl
40 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Peak Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 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
Alloy

Seat height
820 mm
815 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
1990*725*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1325 mm
Length
...
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
170 mm
Height
...
1135 mm
Width
...
725 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
142 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
815 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Ride-by-wire
Gear Position Indicator, VVA
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 4AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis frame
Deltabox
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
Single
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
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.
Yamaha R15S
  • More affordable and comfortable than the R15 V4
  • Variable Valve Actuation ensures the engine has enough grunt for everyday situations
  • Standard rear radial tyre
  • with optional grippy Metzelers
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.
Yamaha R15S
  • Fit and finish levels could have been better
  • The LED headlight isn’t bright enough and fails to illuminate the road properly

Is KTM Duke 390 Better Than Yamaha R15S?

68% users have chosen KTM Duke 390 over Yamaha R15S in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 6480 users have also rated KTM Duke 390 and Yamaha R15S 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 KTM Duke 390 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Yamaha R15S is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.

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 R15S
Mileage 3.9 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.4
Comfort 4.6 3.9
Maintenance 4.2 3.9
Features 4.7 4.4
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. For riding in Chennai City r15v3 is good or Thunderbird 350X?
  • R15v3
  • It's Simple Yamaha R15 V3 is best in Chennai City
  • The R15 has always had a singular focus. Performance. That leads to compromise in other aspects like ergonomics. Its sporty riding position comes courtesy of an 815mm high rider seat (up by 15mm over the v2). Despite the taller seat, we did not have an issue placing both feet on the ground. The riding position has become more aggressive and while it worked well on the track, riding in the city for an extended period did leave a minor discomfort in our wrists and upper back. Other than the clip-on, which now feels lower, the low-set footpegs are comfortable and the rest of the bike too didn't give us any reason to complain. You do need to be careful while taking U-turns though as the bars come pretty close to the fuel tank, and your hand getting too close to your knee during full lock does cause some issues. Especially on right-hand U-turns, it’s rather difficult to open the throttle as your wrist is resting on the tank at full lock. On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the market. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and riding comfort. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more:- Yamaha R15 v3.0 Road Test Review
Q. My height is 5.2 feet, which is better Dominar 250 or Yamaha R15 V3?
  • You may have to tip-toe the bike while moving the bike around in the parking lot or in stop-and-go traffic. Moreover
  • As per your requirements, we would suggest you to go with the Bajaj Dominar 250. The sports tourer offers a seat height of 800mm which is fairly accessible, however, you may have to tip-toe the bike while moving the bike around in the parking lot or in stop-and-go traffic. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which variant of YZF R15 V3 is best to buy?
  • Yamaha offers the YZF R15 V3 in one variant and four paint schemes: Metallic Red, Racing Blue, Thunder Grey, and Dark Knight.

KTM Duke 390 Vs Yamaha R15S FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R15S?
As per the users experiences KTM Duke 390 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Yamaha R15S is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R15S?
The Yamaha R15S is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 1.47 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R15S?
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, 155 cc Petrol engine of R15S produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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