Yamaha R15 V3.0 Vs KTM 390 Duke comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.53 Lakh

₹ 2.97 Lakh

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Yamaha R15 V3.0 Vs KTM 390 Duke Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R15 V3.0 Vs 390 Duke on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R15 V3.0 Vs 390 Duke – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the KTM 390 Duke in New Delhi starts at ₹ 2.97 Lakh.

Summary	Yamaha R15 V3.0	KTM 390 Duke
Price	₹ 1.53 Lakh	₹ 2.97 Lakh
Manufacturer	Yamaha	KTM
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	30.00 KM/L
Power	19.00 bhp	45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm bhp
Engine	155.0 CC	398.6 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R15 V3.0 Vs 390 Duke – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the KTM 390 Duke base engine returns 30 KM/L.

R15 V3.0 Vs 390 Duke – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the KTM 390 Duke gets bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine CC	155.0 CC	398.6 CC
Engine Power	19.00	45.3 Bhp @ 8500 Rpm
Max Torque	15.00	39 Nm @ 6500 Rpm
Top Speed	N/A	170 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling With Radiator
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1990 mm	2072 mm
Width	725 mm	831 mm
Height	1135 mm	1109 mm
Wheelbase	1325 mm	1354 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	183 mm
Kerb Weight	139 kg	168 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	800 mm
Chassis Type	Delta Box	Split-Trellis Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	11.0 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.1 L	3.0 L
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	30.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	450 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	5-click Compression & Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD Forks, 43mm Diameter
Rear Suspension	Swingarm (link Suspension)	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound Damping, 10-step Preload Adjustable
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Single Disc	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	282 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Single Disc	Disc With Floating Calliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	230 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	MRF/NYLOGRIP ZAPPER-FX1 100/80-17M/C 52P (Tubeless)	110/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre	MRF/NYLOGRIP ZAPPER-S 140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)	150/60 - ZR17
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	No
Stand Indicator	-	Yes
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	-	Split Seat
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	Yes
155 cc LC4V SOHC FI Engine with VVA		-
Dual Channel ABS		-
Gear-Shift Timing Light		-
LCD Instrument Cluster		-
Riding Mode		-
Traction Control System		-
USB Charging Option		-
Variable Valves Actuation (VVA)		-
9MB ABS Brakes	-
ABS	-
High-performance Brembo Brake System	-
Instrument Has Everything That Distinguishes A Genuine KTM	-
Power Modes	-
Telescopic Fork Suspension	-
Öhlins electronic steering damper	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	No
ABS	-	Single-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	-	No

Electricals

Head Light	-	Halogen
Tail Light	-	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	-	Yes
DRLs	-	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	No

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
SOS	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	3 Years

Additonal Features

Assist & Slipper Clutch		-
Y-Connect (Smartphone Bluetooth Connectivity)		-
Aluminium twin-spar frame	-
BFRC lite	-
Bosch Dual channel (with supermoto)	-
Ergonomics Provides Plenty Of Space & Freedom Of Movement	-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control	-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)	-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)	-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)	-
Silencer Is Positioned Close To The Bike'S Overall Centre Of Gravity	-

Key Features

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