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KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha R15M

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha R15M? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 390 and R15M. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition and Yamaha R15M Price starts at Rs.2.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MotoGP Edition. KTM RC 390 is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Yamaha R15M is a 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 390 provides a mileage of 29 kmpl (base model), and R15M has a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Yamaha R15M is available in 1 colours & 5 variants.

RC 390 vs R15M

Key HighlightsKTM RC 390Yamaha R15 M
PriceRs.3.21 LakhRs.2.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc155 cc
Power42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range29 kmpl40 kmpl
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
GP Edition
Rs. 3.21 Lakh
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Yamaha R15 M MotoGP Edition bike
MotoGP Edition
Rs. 2.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.25 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.4
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
155 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Fixed
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
282
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
29
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
33
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter
UpsidDowFronForks
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable
Linked-Type MoNocross Suspension
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
100/80 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
373.27 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder&Liquid Cooled &DOHC&FI Engine
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.048 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free (ETZ-5)
Top Speed
160 kmph
140 kmph
Bore x Stroke
89 mm x 60 mm
58 mm x 58.7 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
12.88:1
11.6 : 1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2145 mm
1990 mm
Width
760 mm
725 mm
Height
830 mm
1135 mm
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1325 mm
Ground Clearance
153 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.7 Litres
1 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
835 mm
815 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
172 kg
141 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Added features - adjustable riding posture
  • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
  • Availability of spare parts across the country
  • Impeccable handling around the corners
  • Looks better, new colour options
  • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
  • Reliable and performance friendly engine to continue
  • Tech loaded & a great beginners track motorcycle
  • 155cc engine offers fast & thrilling performance with reliability
  • Amazing road presence due to design
  • Fit & finish is very good for its price
  • Very good beginner bike for track riding experience
  • Comes loaded with the latest features like Quickshifter, etc.
Cons
  • Dedicated posture not suited for long rides
  • Dizzy low-end torque
  • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
  • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
  • Too hardcore as compared to the RR310
  • Pricey when compared to the R15 V4
  • Not a very comfortable bike for long rides
  • Engine buzzes a little in the mid-range performance
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 390 and Yamaha R15 M

Safety

RC 390 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Traction Control System. R15M has Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 390 has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Yamaha R15M, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

KTM RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R15M comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 390 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 830 mm seat height. Yamaha R15M has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 390 and Yamaha R15 M Owner Reviews

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    • K
      Kiran
      3 Month ago
      3.8
      Actually it is my dream bike, and I love this bike.
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    • G
      Ganesh
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice pretty and looking good and smart ways of beasts.
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      Anas khan
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      This is the most loved bike of all Indian and it has sports bike look easy to handle it's color variant and it has the speed that I love it.
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      Pawandeep singh
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      Superb bike ever! I like this bike I love this bike ever it's color and comfort is superb I love it its speed is fantastic my dream bike is KTM RC 390.
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      THYKO
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Very good and feeling better for the moment, it is a great idea to own one for the peaceful drive on the. the country and enjoy ride.
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