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KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha R15 V4

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha R15 V4? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 390 and R15 V4. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition and Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs.1.83 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Red. KTM RC 390 is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Yamaha R15 V4 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 25 kmpl (base model), and R15 V4 has a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Yamaha R15 V4 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

RC 390 vs R15 V4

Key HighlightsKTM RC 390Yamaha R15 V4
PriceRs.3.16 LakhRs.1.83 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc155 cc
Power42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmpl55.2 kmpl
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
KTM RC 390
GP Edition
Rs. 3.16 Lakh
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Yamaha R15 V4 Metallic Red bike
Yamaha R15 V4
Metallic Red
Rs. 1.83 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.56 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.05 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.2
    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
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    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
    WAPEUSforks4mdiameter
    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
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    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
    Top Speed
    170 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

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    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
    • Design & road appeal is still among the best
    • Fit & finish is very good for its price
    • Aggressive riding posture is helpful for learning track riding
    • Comes loaded with the latest features like USD suspension, TFT console
    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
    • Top variant is pricey
    • Riding position is not meant for long-distance riding
    • Buzzes around engine mid-range performance
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    Safety

    RC 390 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System. R15 V4 has Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    KTM RC 390 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Yamaha R15 V4, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    KTM RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R15 V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 390 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 830 mm seat height. Yamaha R15 V4 has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 390 and Yamaha R15 V4 Owner Reviews

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      • Ak
        Anas khan
        27 Oct 2024
        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
        30 Days 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
        7 Month 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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        Uday Gogoi
        8 Month ago
        4.6
        This bike is so fast And drak racing bike. Good mileage, great engine power, Nice design, KTM RC 390 is awesome bike in India
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        Nakul aingh
        8 Month ago
        5.0
        Superb and outstanding bike its an amazing and ming blowing design and power full pickup, I love KTM RC 390. killer looks.
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