Yamaha R3 vs Ktm Rc 390
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha R3
Ktm Rc 390
Horsepower (hp)
42 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
29.6 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
179 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
179 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approximately 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha R3
8.0/10
"The sharpest entry-level sportbike bargain you can buy used today."
Pros
+Rock-solid engine reliability
+Affordable insurance and running costs
+Teaches real cornering skills
Cons
−Buzzy above 80mph
−Suspension soft stock
−Pillion accommodation is awful
Ktm Rc 390
7.8/10
"Buy it right and the RC 390 punches embarrassingly hard above its weight."
Pros
+Genuinely fast for displacement
+Premium suspension and brakes
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
Cons
−Brutal heat management issues
−Abuse potential from owners
−Hard seat, cramped ergonomics