KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha YZF R15 V3

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 390 Duke and Yamaha YZF R15 V3. The ex-showroom price of KTM 390 Duke is ₹ 2,75,532 and Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is ₹ 1,53,439. KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is available in 1 colour and 4 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 390 Duke and Yamaha YZF R15 V3.

390 Duke vs YZF R15 V3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	390 Duke	YZF R15 V3
Price	₹ 2,75,532	₹ 1,53,439
Capacity	373.2 cc	155 cc
Power	42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm	18.37 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Economy	25 kmpl	42 kmpl

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KTM
390 Duke

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,75,532
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YZF R15 V3

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₹ 1,53,439
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390 Duke
BS VI
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YZF R15 V3
Dual Channel ABS - BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	18.37 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Max Torque	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	373.2	155
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	89	58
Stroke (mm)	60	59
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.88:1	11.6 : 1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	Wet Multiple-disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	11
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	338	462
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	25	42
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	282
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston radial fixed calliper , Rear-Single Piston floating calliper	Dual Piston
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 x 17	100/80-17M/C 52P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 x 17	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	Swingarm (link suspension)

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	167	142
Overall Length (mm)	2,072	1,990
Overall Width (mm)	831	725
Overall Height (mm)	1,109	1,135
Wheelbase (mm)	1,357	1,325
Ground Clearance (mm)	175	170
Seat Height (mm)	830	815
Chassis Type	Steel trellis frame, powder coated	Deltabox

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	--	12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Light
Turn Signal	Yes	12V, 10W×2 / 12V, 10W×2
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a power-packed 373cc engine
- Equipped with a Full TFT instrument cluster
- ABS can be swtiched off
- Excellent handling characteristics
- Potent and a high-revving 155cc engine
- Instrument cluster is great to look at
Could be better
- Engine gets relatively hot in traffic conditions
- Seats are a bit cramped
- Ride is a bit stiff
- Riding position is a bit aggressive
- Uncomfortable for pillion
- Quite expensive

Colors


Available Colours	Ceramic White Silver Metallic	Thunder Grey

Reviews


Overall rating	4.8(1039 ratings) 339 reviews	4.7(1952 ratings) 557 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	4	4
Extra Features	4	5

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It will pull you more than any bike. The bike is very professional, one thing disappo

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The Yamaha is really did something at another level. I mean the new r15 v3 came with

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