KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha R3

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

KTM 390 Duke price starts at Rs. 2.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 50,439 cheaper than the base variant of Yamaha R3, priced at Rs. 3.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the 390 Duke uses a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm and the R3 a 321cc engine producing 42 PS @ 10750 rpm. If you're deciding between the 390 Duke and R3, the 390 Duke is the better pick for affordability.

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390 Duke vs R3 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 390 DukeYamaha R3
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.89 LakhRs. 3.40 Lakh
Mileage Not Available25 kmpl
Engine 349.32 cc321 cc
Max power 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Kerb weight 168.3 Kg169 Kg

390 Duke vs R3 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 390 Duke STDYamaha R3 STD
Rating
1 review
51 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.89 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.40 Lakh
Engine Type 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 390 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,920 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 13,554 390 Duke Insurance Not Available
Brochure
Download Brochure
N/A

Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
170 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Engine Displacement
349.32 cc
321 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Bore
89 mm
68 mm
Stroke
56.15 mm
44.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electric
Compression Ratio
12.68:1
11.2 : 1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
25 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
247 PS/tonne
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork), 37 mm Inner Tube
Suspension-Rear
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm
Swingarm

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

Seat height
800 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2090*730*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1380 mm
Length
Not Available
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
160 mm
Height
Not Available
1140 mm
Width
Not Available
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 7AH

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Split-Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Rear Frame
Diamond
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Street
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
3
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
No
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Cornering ABS, SuperMoto ABS, Track Screen, Ride-by-Wire
Not Available
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms / 2 Months
2nd Service
Not Available
10000 Kms / 6 Months
3rd Service
Not Available
20000 Kms / 1 Year

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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KTM 390 Duke
  • Feature-loaded with premium electronics
  • Lightweight and agile handling
KTM 390 Duke
  • Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)
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KTM 390 Duke Vs Yamaha R3 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha R3?
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha R3?
The KTM 390 Duke is cheaper than Yamaha R3 by ₹50,439.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha R3?
For the STD version, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of R3 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque

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