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    KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R3

    Should you buy KTM Duke 390 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 Duke 390 price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R3 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Duke 390 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 Duke 390 in 3 colours whereas the Yamaha R3 comes in 1 colours. Out of 13 user reviews, R3 scores 4.4 whereas the KTM Duke 390 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 201 user reviews..The KTM Duke 390 Mileage is around 30 kmpl, while the Yamaha R3 Mileage is around 25 kmpl.

    Duke 390 vs R3

    Key HighlightsDuke 390R3
    Mileage (Overall)30 kmpl25 kmpl
    Max Power46 PS @ 8500 rpm42 PS @ 10750 rpm
    Body TypeSports Naked BikesSports Bikes
    Engine TypeSingle Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
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    KTM Duke 390 vs Yamaha R3 Comparison

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          KTM Duke 390
          KTM Duke 390
            Rs2,99,648*
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                Yamaha R3
                Yamaha R3
                  Rs3,39,028*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.3,48,322* 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 Duke 390 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews
                Body Type
                EMI Starts₹ 10,066
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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.21,135
                Duke 390 Insurance
                Rs.14,391
                R3 Insurance
                ColoursGun Metal GreyAtlantic BlueElectronic OrangeView All ColoursIcon BlueView All Colours
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
                4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
                Displacement
                398.63 cc
                321 cc
                No. of Cylinders
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                1
                2
                Cooling System
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                Liquid Cooled
                Liquid Cooled
                Valve Per Cylinder
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                4
                2
                Fuel Supply
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Assist And Slipper Clutch
                Wet, Multiple Disc
                Ignition
                Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
                Electric
                Gear Box
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                6 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                89 mm
                68 mm
                Stroke
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                64 mm
                44.1 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                12.71:1
                11.2:1
                Emission Type
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                bs6-2.0
                bs6-2.0
                Max Torque
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                39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
                29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
                Starting
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                Instrument Console
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                -
                NavigationYes
                -
                Call/SMS AlertsYes
                -
                USB Charging PortYesNo
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Techometer
                Digital
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Additional Features Of Variant
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                Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+
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                Seat Type
                Split
                Split
                Body Graphics
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                Yes
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                Clock
                Digital
                Yes
                Stepup SeatYes
                -
                Passenger Footrest
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                YesYes
                Average Fuel economy Indicator
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                Yes
                Features and Safety
                Internet ConnectivityYes
                -
                Service Due IndicatorYesYes
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding Modes
                Track,Rain,Street
                -
                Traction ControlYes
                -
                Launch ControlYes
                -
                Quick ShifterYes
                -
                Additional Features
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                Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+
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                Real Time Mileage Indicator
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                Yes
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                30 kmpl
                25 kmpl
                Top Speed
                167 kmph
                170 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Capacity
                15 L
                14 L
                Width
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                730 mm
                Length
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                2090 mm
                Height
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                1140 mm
                Fuel Reserve
                3 L
                2.8 L
                Saddle Height
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                820 mm
                780 mm
                Ground Clearance
                183 mm
                160 mm
                Wheelbase
                1357 mm
                1380 mm
                Kerb Weight
                168.3 kg
                169 kg
                Seat height
                800 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Turn Signal Lamp
                LED
                LED
                DRLsYesYes
                Projector Headlights
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                Yes
                LED TaillightsYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Average Fuel economy Indicator
                -
                Yes
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Diameter
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                320 mm
                298 mm
                Rear Brake Diameter
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                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
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Split - Steel Trellis Frame
                Diamond

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • KTM Duke 390

                  • 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 Duke 390

                  • 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

                • Duke 390
                • R3
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                  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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                  pratham on Jan 07, 2026
                  4.7
                  Good for beginners
                  I also own another 390 2017 one. I was excited the moment i saw this bike when it was unveiled.As it was packing a new engine and chassis. Firstly engine is not exciting like the older ones as they used to scare you while accelerating and brakes and kind of off on some aspects eg- While panic braking the abs makes the bike glide in some cases earlier ones used to stop on the spot like you crashed it into a wall or something Not as much powerful and raw as a 2017 duke 390.But it has its own charm brakes couldve been a little bit better and seat height on this is low so its kind of a turn off for me and also its cramped a lot. Good mileage as i get 35 to 38 on gentle riding and under harsh conditions i get about 22 to 26 Good for beginners and for the ones who were scared of the dukes earlier this baby is calm and gentle on the throttle upto 6000 rpm later on this bike turns it character from soft and smooth to something more ferocious. Also hard to gain confidence on the corners and seating is a bit weird depends on the individual rest it is a value for money product
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                  avijit on Nov 28, 2025
                  4.5
                  Duke 390 Gen 3
                  Firstly break are just wow and I like the look It easy to handle in traffic. It also good for short riders I am 5. 2 and I don't face any issues in traffic and highway and it is very lightweight. Power is so amazing. initial performance is fabulous. Bike is comfortable for long too I went Sikkim 2 times, 1 times Darjeeling. On it I didn't face any issues like overtakes are easy and not problem in mountains too. Cruise control special help in long ride. Yes , of course I recommend this bike, if You are looking for bike which has power feature, good breaking, amazing handling, easy to control. For whom looking in this price range should definitely go for it.
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                  syed on Nov 12, 2025
                  4.3
                  Ownership review
                  Bike is so smooth on highway we can adjust suspension accordingly in city stiff and on highway smooth in just few seconds we can change the suspension tuning accordingly bike produce good amount of power and the pickup is too good love with the initial performance of the bike Bike is comfortable for long rides it makes better ride with the electronics such as cruise control,and quick shifter and handling of bike is too good because of power to weight ratio is perfect bike will not feel more heavy and handling is too good I will definitely recommend this bike for those who are looking for better performance, looks and features with in this price range all this there are not much bike available for this price overall it's a perfect mixture of comfort, performance looks and features
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                  bommana on Nov 12, 2025
                  4.5
                  The best bike for under 4 lakhs
                  From my child hood I used to love ktm bike by their style an looks and the reliably of the bike and the handling and the braking is dam good I would give 100/100 for braking stability is also top noch really I love it thanks ktm India and Bajaj for providing such bikes in India . And waiting for upcoming 990rc It has good ride quality and really good braking and good Handeling . The sitting is not that comfortable in long rides you will feel uncomfortable and for pillion if parents are sitting then it is not comfortable for them but yes it is good for couples . Yes hundred percent I would recommend the other bike enthusiast to buy this bike it is very good bike ya but not for beginners who are first time going to own a bike should avoid buying this bike because one wrong move can cause accident because it has a very quick throttle response which a experience rider can Handel . Because I personal started riding glamor 125 then , duke 250 gen 2 , then I purchased gen 3 duke 390 . So for new riders choose wisely.
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                  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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                  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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                  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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                  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
                  Yamaha R3 bike review
                  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 Duke 390 and Yamaha R3

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

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

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

                A) KTM Duke 390 price starts at Rs 2,99,648 & Yamaha R3 price starts at Rs 3,39,028 in Delhi . KTM Duke 390 is cheaper between these.
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