Yamaha Mt-15 vs Ktm Duke 390
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-15 vs Ktm Duke 390. Yamaha Mt-15: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 138 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm Duke 390: 46 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 171 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-15
Ktm Duke 390
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
46 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
167 km/h
Weight
138 kg (curb weight)
171 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-15
7.8/10
"A properly engineered small naked that rewards smooth, skilled riders."
Pros
+VVA engine surprisingly punchy
+R15 chassis feels premium
+Upside-down front forks
Cons
−Seat comfort suffers quickly
−Pillion space is token
−Stock exhaust sounds flat
Ktm Duke 390
7.8/10
"An electrifying buy if you choose the right year carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Premium suspension and braking
+TFT dash still impresses
Cons
−Early models reliability concerns
−Heat soak in traffic
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
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