Menu
🏍️
Bikes
Reviews
⚖️
Compare
📚
Guides
📊
Samples
camera_alt
Free Inspection
Start a new bike check
Privacy
Terms
All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Xj6 vs Ktm 390 Duke

Yamaha Xj6 vs Ktm 390 Duke

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Xj6 vs Ktm 390 Duke. Yamaha Xj6: 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ktm 390 Duke: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp) hp, 171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg) weight, top speed 167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Xj6 Ktm 390 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets)
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg)
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Xj6
Yamaha Xj6
7.5/10

"A genuinely sorted middleweight that earns its reputation through quiet competence."

Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
Soft suspension needs upgrading
Uninspiring above 100mph
Fairing plastics crack easily
Ktm 390 Duke
Ktm 390 Duke
8.0/10

"Brilliant urban weapon when bought carefully from a responsible previous owner."

Pros
+Savage power-to-weight ratio
+Excellent Bosch cornering ABS
+Sharp, adjustable WP suspension
Cons
Fragile subframe cracks easily
Vibration gets tiring long-distance
Hard seat punishes after 45min

Top 10 Accessories

Picks that work on either bike.

Affiliate · we may earn
MC Front Rear Brake Pads for KTM Duke 125 200 250 390 Brakes 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Duke 390/250/200/125 FA213 FA606 MC0560
Brake Pads
MC Front Rear Brake Pads for KTM Duke 125 200 250 390 Brakes 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Duke 390/250/200/125 FA213 FA606 MC0560
View on Amazon →
Michelin Road 6 Rear Motorcycle Tire 190/50ZR-17 (73W)
Tires
Michelin Road 6 Rear Motorcycle Tire 190/50ZR-17 (73W)
View on Amazon →
Mighty Max Battery YTX9-BS -12 Volt 8 AH, 135 CCA, Rechargeable Maintenance Free SLA AGM Motorcycle Battery
Battery
Mighty Max Battery YTX9-BS -12 Volt 8 AH, 135 CCA, Rechargeable Maintenance Free SLA AGM Motorcycle Battery
View on Amazon →
NICHE Gold 520 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
Chain & Lube
NICHE Gold 520 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
View on Amazon →
KTM/Motorex Oil Change kit for 250/390 engines
Engine Oil
KTM/Motorex Oil Change kit for 250/390 engines
View on Amazon →
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
View on Amazon →
Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
View on Amazon →
Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
View on Amazon →
Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
View on Amazon →
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
View on Amazon →
search Inspect either bike now — Free