KTM 390 Duke (2017-2023) vs Yamaha YZF R3

Question 1

Q. I want a bike with seat height of 800 mm.

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Go for Dominar

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Go for Duke 390 or FZ 25

Question 2

Q. Is KTM Duke 390 better or RC 390 better in speed and economically

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Both have same parts so maintenance on both is exactly the same. Only the faring on the RC will cost you more.Both have the same engine and power. Duke will win a drag race because of the lighter weight.RC will win on the track because it is more committed to the track, better top speed and better aerodynamics.Duke is a favorite on the streets because its more comfortable, better for touring, everyday commuting and has a bigger tank.

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I think rc 390 for racing because it has windshield it is very helpful for riding on highway because if you ride bike on highway so fast many windblast came so windshield Stop them so i think rc 390 but i personally like duke 390 specially design and power both bike are good

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Both the bike are different from each other. performance is almost same but RC is more stable on high speed as it had better aerodynamics, economically both the bike are same. though duke is lighter that RC so performance will be different of course

Question 3

Q. I want to buy my first bike. I have selected three options, Duke 390, Apache 310, Dominar 400. I'm confused which bike I should buy. I want bike for both office and sometimes back to my hilly hometown.Please suggest me.

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As a Duke 390 owner I will never suggest Duke 390 as a first bike to anyone whatsoever. Even dominor too as its powerful and have good amount of weight to it. Bs6 apache 310 would be a very good starting bike as it as different riding modes which reduce the power output by 10bph in rain and city mode. If you are into supersport like re 310 go for it. It's pretty comfortable for city as well as long distance touring as it is not have dedicated riding position as R15 v3 and rc 390. If you like naked sports then go for dominor 400 as it gives mileage and superb touring capabilities as well. And for Duke 390 go for it if you are experienced rider and mileage doesn't matter. Both 33 r10 and d 400 is way better than Duke 390 on the heating issue, but Bs6 390 is updated and have way better heating than bs4. And atlast please test drive all of these bikes, see what's you are comfortable with and then chose.👍🏼👍🏼

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I recommend a scooty at first which can also help with your family members and later you can simply buy rr310 or duke 390, i wont recommend dominar 400 if could afford dominar might has well go for big boys like rr310 or duke 390 but plz don't go with rc390 you will have body pains after riding it for atleast one week

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Buy duke 390 , it is lighter faster easy to commute in city.Apache rr310 is a kit bike it is not ideal for city and Dominar 400 ug is heavy and turning radius is big.

Question 4

Q. Which bike is best in city for daily use for teenager?

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Depends on the city conditions.. its roads precisely.. moreover the age of a teenager... The teenagers always have the craze of speed.. power and performance but they lack skill of controlling the vehicle and wise decisions regarding when to push the throttle to its limits and when to stay low.. Hence, i would recommend safety in the first place. Any bike which is not more than 200 cc but is equipped with dual channel ABS will be a good choice. A bike with 150 cc engine having dual ABS will be the perfect pick. Nowadays trend is changing so there are certain bikes in the 150 cc segment market which offer dual channel ABS. I would suggest to go with those models. Personally i found Gixxer and Fz much stable when it comes to handling but i am not sure that they are available with dual channel abs or not at present in Feb 2019

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KTM 390 is absolutely not a city ride bike, unless you take it out few days a week and few times in city traffic. If you are someone who does a lot of city ride then I would suggest to go for D200 KTM, it pretty much does the same job. It is a lot forgiving then a D390. D390 is a pure race bike with insane acceleration and it demands speed, speed and speed. It doesn't settle for less.Other bikes that are best suited for city rides are1. Yamaha R15 V32. KTM Duke 200 (Already listed above)3. Pulsar 220 Etc and many more which are fuel efficient and are made up for city rides.~ Pranav.

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I won Duke 390 but this bike is tuned for heigway high rpm ride and it really felt by engine power.. Due to engine heat this bike is not specifically designed for city unlike fz250, Suzuki, are good for city but poor in highways

Question 5

Q. If we compare rc390 & duke390 which one will be better for highways?

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In terms of posture duke, in terms of sport bike dynamics and handling its rc. it all depends on your choice, both bike puts lots power to the rear wheel, but are also fairly comfortable, seat comfort and highway i would prefer the duke, but as a rc owner i can tell you, rc's are a blast on the highway , both are so much relatable. if you are driving way too long, and you don't know much about how to handle a sport posture bike like rc' like holding tank with legs- which gives you less pressure on your wrists. then i would recommend you go for duke. But when you buy an rc you can learn too and people have made trip to kanyakumari to kashmir in that . so they are versatile,and lastly you need to maintain your ktm bikes pretty good, meaning more service visits every 5k kms or 6 months whicever comes early. if you are in a more dusty region then every 4 months compulsory, then your bike will ride very very good. no probs. i am an owner of more than 5 years, people do have complains on the bike and its parts wearing off quickly , quite true, but then thats how you got the less price tag. enjoy your day. test ride that bikes.

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To be honest... If you ask which is a better vehicle in terms of performance, handling, controlling and stability with road grip... RC390 is much better than Duke 390.Now, if you are looking for latest features such as TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity which allows you to receive and decline calls from handlebar itself.. change songs.. increase & decrease volume etc. then Duke 390 is the best choice... also, it offers you the sitting posture which is both commited also and relaxed as well... whereas in RC390 its only commited riding position which May give you back pain and wrist pain if you are not used to riding sport bikes.

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RC390 handle wind blast but same way it have committed posture. with feed back from RC driver they feel comfortable while drive in handling same for me.though i am having D390 its near to safe and good for long term.

Question 6

Q. Which bike is better for touring between KTM 390 Duke or Dominor 400? And tell me both bike fuel economy in highways?

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If you are looking for the price bracket of 2.4 lakhs and you are looking for immense power, Superb pick-up with low/mid range torque and refined engine then Duke 390 is the best pick for highways. But, if you are looking for comfort, little less power than Duke 390 and a mid/high range torque offering little less pickup than Duke 390, some vibrations not much.. but much better comfort and mileage and half the price then i would suggest you Dominar 400 coz on highways what you need is comfort other than anything else. Dominar would be a better pick for touring as it is even high on mileage..

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Duke 390 is more powerful & agile while Dominar is a lot more comfortable.... Dominar has a well cuishoned seat which is very good for long rides.... Dominar runs an extra 5 kms for each liter of fuel over the Duke.... Although I'm myself an owner of the Duke, I would recommend Dominar for long rides.

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I have not ridden dominate yet so could not comment as of now. But overall as per my experience Duke would be better as it is light as compared to dominate and would be easy to handle.

Key Highlights	KTM 390 Duke (2017-2023) ABS 2017	Yamaha YZF R3 STD
Engine Type	...	Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Max Power	...	42 PS @ 10750 rpm

Basic Info	KTM 390 Duke (2017-2023) ABS 2017	Yamaha YZF R3 STD
Rating	750 reviews	46 reviews
Brand Name	KTM	Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 1.96 Lakh	Rs. 3.51 Lakh
Engine Type	...	Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Max Power	...	42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type	...	Petrol
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Brakes Front	...	Disc
Brakes Rear	...	Disc
Wheel Size	...	Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)	...	Alloy
ABS	...	Dual Channel
Starting	...	Self Start Only
Speedometer	...	Digital
Insurance	...	...
Brochure	N/A	N/A

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