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KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 390 or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 390 and R3. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.4.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 390 is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 390 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

RC 390 vs R3

Key HighlightsKTM RC 390Yamaha R3
PriceRs.3.16 LakhRs.4.65 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc321 cc
Power42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmplN/A km/charge
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
GP Edition
Rs. 3.16 Lakh
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Yamaha R3 STD bike
STD
Rs. 4.65 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.56 Lakh
Price Breakup
5.24 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
321 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
298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPEUSforks4mdiameter
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock& 10 step adjustable
Swingarm
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
110/70 R17M/C 54H

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
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
Electric
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
373.27 cc
321 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder&Liquid Cooled &DOHC&FI Engine
4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves
No. of Cylinders
1
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.084 kwh
Top Speed
170 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
89 mm x 60 mm
68 mm x 44.1 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
12.88:1
11.2:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
-
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
-
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet, Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
check
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2145 mm
2090 mm
Width
760 mm
730 mm
Height
830 mm
1140 mm
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance
153 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.7 Litres
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Body Type
Sports Bike
-
Seat Height
835 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
172 kg
169 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
  • Engine performance is brilliant
  • Refined redline behaviour
  • Braking is very strong & spot-on
  • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
  • Overall design & build quality is superb
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
  • Design is already aged in global markets
  • No modern features like the TFT console
  • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 390 and Yamaha R3

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. R3 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

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 R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

KTM RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 390 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 830 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 390 and Yamaha R3 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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    • Na
      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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