KTM 390 Duke R vs Yamaha YZF-R2

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Yamaha YZF-R2 price starts at Rs. 2.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.17 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of KTM 390 Duke R, priced at Rs. 3.50 Lakh. On the performance front, the 390 Duke R uses a 398.63cc engine producing 46 PS @ 8500 rpm and the YZF-R2 a 204cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm. If you're deciding between the 390 Duke R and YZF-R2, the YZF-R2 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the 390 Duke R stands out for performance.

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390 Duke R vs YZF-R2 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 390 Duke RYamaha YZF-R2
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.50 LakhRs. 2.32 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmplNot Available
Engine 398.63 cc204 cc
Max power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Kerb weight 168.3 Kg149 Kg

390 Duke R vs YZF-R2 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Duke R STDYamaha YZF-R2 STD
Rating
144 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 390 Duke R Colors
Yamaha YZF-R2 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,573 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,357 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,933 390 Duke R Insurance Rs. 12,594 YZF-R2 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
167 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
204 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Bore
89 mm
66 mm
Stroke
64 mm
59.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Not Available
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Suspension-Rear
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable
Linked-Type Monocross

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1980*700*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1357 mm
1340 mm
Length
Not Available
1980 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
170 mm
Height
Not Available
1140 mm
Width
Not Available
700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
149 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 5AH

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Backbone (Steel Tube Dimond Frame)
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Track,Rain,Street
Track,Street,Rain
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Yamaha Ride Control
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Fibre
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Digital
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
8500 Kms/150 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
16000 Kms/240 Days
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • Brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • Adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • Lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • Feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • You can barely feel any engine heat, even in bumper to bumper traffic
  • Motor has become a lot smoother than before
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model

Is KTM 390 Duke R Better Than Yamaha YZF-R2?

100% users have chosen KTM 390 Duke R over Yamaha YZF-R2 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 214 users have also rated KTM 390 Duke R and Yamaha YZF-R2 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences KTM 390 Duke R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and features in your bike. But Yamaha YZF-R2 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor YZF-R2 390 Duke R
Mileage 3.9 5.0
Performance 4.5 3.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 5.0
Features 4.7 3.0
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Which bike is best between KTM 390 Duke R vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
As per the users experiences KTM 390 Duke R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and features in your bike. But Yamaha YZF-R2 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Duke R vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
The Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper than KTM 390 Duke R by ₹1.17 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Duke R vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke R produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 204 cc Petrol engine of YZF-R2 produces 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 390 Duke R has better performance.

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