KTM 390 Duke R vs Yamaha R3

Should you buy KTM 390 Duke R or Yamaha R3 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. KTM 390 Duke R price in is Rs 3,45,294 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R3 price in is Rs 3,39,028 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 390 Duke R makes 46 PS and 39 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R3 stand at 42 PS and 29.5 Nm respectively. KTM offers the 390 Duke R in 3 colours whereas the Yamaha R3 comes in 1 colours. Out of 13 user reviews, R3 scores 4.4 whereas the KTM 390 Duke R tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 205 user reviews..The KTM 390 Duke R Mileage is around 30 kmpl, while the Yamaha R3 Mileage is around 25 kmpl.

390 Duke R vs R3

Key Highlights	390 Duke R	R3
Mileage (Overall)	30 kmpl	25 kmpl
Max Power	46 PS @ 8500 rpm	42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

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Basic Information	KTM 390 Duke R	Yamaha R3
On-Road Price	Rs.3,95,787* Onwards	Rs.3,80,541* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	30 kmpl	25 kmpl
Max Power	46 PS @ 8500 rpm	42 PS @ 10750 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on KTM 390 Duke R Reviews	4.4 Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 11,430 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 10,421 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.22,870 390 Duke R Insurance	Rs.14,391 R3 Insurance
Colours	Atlantic BlueGun Metal GreyElectronic OrangeView All Colours	Icon BlueView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

KTM 390 Duke R

Yamaha R3

On-Road Price

Rs.3,95,787* Onwards

Rs.3,80,541* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

30 kmpl

25 kmpl

Max Power

46 PS @ 8500 rpm

42 PS @ 10750 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on KTM 390 Duke R Reviews

4.4

Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 11,430

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 10,421

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.22,870
390 Duke R Insurance

Rs.14,391
R3 Insurance

Colours

Atlantic BlueGun Metal GreyElectronic OrangeView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement	398.63 cc	321 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	2
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc
Ignition	Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment	Electric
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	89 mm	68 mm
Stroke	64 mm	44.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.71:1	11.2 : 1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm	29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

Displacement

398.63 cc

321 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Digital	Yes
Stepup Seat	Yes	-
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Internet Connectivity	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Track,Rain,Street	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Launch Control	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS	-
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Internet Connectivity

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Track,Rain,Street

Performance
Overall Mileage	30 kmpl	25 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	167 kmph	170 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

30 kmpl

25 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

167 kmph

170 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	14 L
Width	-	730 mm
Length	-	2090 mm
Height	-	1140 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3 L	2.8 L
Ground Clearance	183 mm	160 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1380 mm
Kerb Weight	168.3 kg	169 kg
Seat height	800 mm	780 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

14 L

Width

730 mm

Length

2090 mm

Height

1140 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	320 mm	298 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

298 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame

Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

KTM 390 Duke R
- Sharp brakes
- Incredibly exciting performance
- Suspension feels comfortable even in stock setup
- Low seat height makes it accessible to different riders
- Feature-packed console
- Great engine heat dissipation - riders won't feel much engine heat on their legs, even when the bike is not moving
Yamaha R3
- Design - looks like a proper Japanese sportsbike and will grab a lot of attention
- Versatile engine - tractable enough for city rides and rev-happy enough to enjoy being ridden hard
- Handling - changes direction with minimal efforts and inspires a lot of confidence when tipped into corners
- Comfort - tall clip-ons and a relatively upright riding posture means it’s quite comfortable for a sportsbike

KTM 390 Duke R
- Aggressive design might not appeal to everyone
- Some panel gaps are not nice to look at
- Metzeler tyres aren't very grippy when you ride aggressively
- Engine still has some vibrations
Yamaha R3
- Cramped lower body ergonomics - riders above 5’10 will find the lower body ergonomics quite tight
- No features - quickshifter, traction control and every Bluetooth connectivity, the R3’s console misses out on a lot of things that other bikes in the segment offer as standard. All it gets is a digital console and ABS
- A price tag of Rs 4,64,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) makes the R3 a very expensive bike
- The R3 is expensive and not the best value for your money. That said, it’s still a very reliable, fri

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User Reviews of Comparison

390 Duke R
R3

A
aditya on Jun 29, 2026
5.0
Owner Review
One of the best performances sports bike with great mileage in city around 24 and on highway 30 which is good according to a sports bike with this much performance, writing style is also very comfortable, not to aggressive and the bike, very easy to manuver. I think you should go for this bike if you are looking for great performance with efficient mileage and comfort riding style.
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K
kalnayak on Jun 07, 2026
4.8
Review of my duke 390
My purchase of the bike was the best thing ever. It was always my dream to buy a 390 and the performance is the best in its class. The maintenance is very cheap, mileage is decent according to this engine. Overall, its the best bike in its segment. Beast for a reason. Comfort and performance is on next level.
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shaik on May 18, 2026
4.8
2025 duke 390
Its a great bike for beginners. The quick shifter, cruise control feature and the throttle response makes the ride really smooth. My experience with bike has been amazing and even on long rides the ride is comfortable. There is nothing more to say about it, you just have to experience it. At this price range, I don't think you will find a bike with these many features.
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V
vishal on Mar 19, 2026
4.5
The beast on the loose 9k driven only KTM Duke 390
Most aggressive 398 cc powerful bike only driven 9000 km in less than 2 yrs. It delivers a surgical riding experience with a punchy engine that surprisingly settles into great fuel economy on long highway scratches. It just got minor scratches on tank pad else its mechanically mint. If you want raw power then this is for you.
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4 5
M
mistu on Jan 29, 2026
4.2
very best bike
Riding experience is too good, this bike is futuristic at this price range. looks are awesome 398 cc, this bike can handle turns very well, maintenance period is too long 30 kmpl good range as an 400 cc bike. Very well designed, engine performance is too good into 3.5 lakhs segment good option to buy.
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M
mihir on Jul 09, 2025
4.3
Yamaha R3 review
Bike is good in handling and performance. Power to weight ratio is good Mileage is average. Speed is great. The panels make aerodynamics very much appealing due to which air drag is a lot more decreased by. Engine is also reliable and power output feels great . Vehicle torque is great but also easy to handle. Throttle response is very much appealing.
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6 5
S
satyam on Apr 01, 2025
4.5
Yamaha R3 a great bike.
Yamaha R3 is a great bike, offer smooth performance and stylish design. It's 321 engine delivers great power, While comfort and breaking are impressive. It's a top choice for sports bike lovers. The aggressive styling and build quality make it stand out, while the upright sitting position provides a comfortable riding experience, even on longer rides. I think it's a great bike for all bike lovers.
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5 2
N
naresh on Feb 24, 2025
4.5
It was an memorable thing
It was an memorable thing that happened in my life were my Dad presented me a bike on my birthday. And the bike was my one of the dream bike to buy in my life. The dual led headlights and sculpted fuel tank give it a premium, aggressive look. Fuel efficiency is around 40-45 kmpl, depending on riding conditions.
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Y
yaseen on Oct 11, 2024
4.2
The mileage should be increase
The mileage is not bad but still bike performance is good and good looking bike mileage should be increase to 30-40 like they given to r15 v3 and v4
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vikas on Sep 14, 2024
5.0
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Very peppy and nimble powerful machine looking are so better other brand and segment. Riding poacher very comfortable. This bike made for racing fun enjoy and long travel.
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FAQs on KTM 390 Duke R and Yamaha R3

Q) Which bike is better KTM 390 Duke R or Yamaha R3?

A) As per our average user rating, KTM 390 Duke R has a score of 4.5/5 while Yamaha R3 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among KTM 390 Duke R and Yamaha R3 is cheaper?

A) KTM 390 Duke R price starts at Rs 3,45,294 & Yamaha R3 price starts at Rs 3,39,028 in Delhi . Yamaha R3 is cheaper between these.

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