KTM RC 390 Vs Yamaha YZF R1 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.66 Lakh

₹ 20.39 Lakh

Overview

KTM RC 390 Vs Yamaha YZF R1 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 390 Vs YZF R1 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

RC 390 Vs YZF R1 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the KTM RC 390 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 2.66 Lakh. On the other hand, Yamaha YZF R1 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 20.39 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 390	Yamaha YZF R1
Price	₹ 2.66 Lakh	₹ 20.39 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Yamaha
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	35.00 Km/l	20.00 Km/l
Power	44.00 bhp	197.30 bhp
Engine	373.2 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

RC 390 Vs YZF R1 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the KTM RC 390 base engine returns 35 Km/l. The Yamaha YZF R1 base returns 20 Km/l.

RC 390 Vs YZF R1 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the KTM RC 390 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Yamaha YZF R1 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	373.2 cc	998.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	4
Max Power	44 bhp @ 9000 rpm	197.3 bhp @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque	36 Nm @ 7000 rpm	112.4 Nm @ 11500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection System	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start
Emission	BS VI	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.5 L	1.9 L
Mileage	35.00 Km/l	20.00 Km/l
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	147 kg	200 kg
Length	1978 mm	2055 mm
Width	688 mm	690 mm
Height	1098 mm	1150 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1405 mm
Ground Clearance	178 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	855 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	PASC™ Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Wet, Multiple Dics

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated	Diamond
Front Suspension	WP Upside-down 43 Mm	Telescopic Forks, Ø 43 Mm
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock	Swingarm, (link Suspension)

Braking

Front Brake Type	Disc	Hydraulic Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Hydraulic Single Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	110/70 X 17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60 X 17	190/55 ZR17M/C(75W)

Electricals

Battery	12V/8Ah	12V, 8.6AH(10H)
Headlight	Projector Headlamps	Projector
Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
17 Inch Orange Wheels		-
ABS		-
Brand New Twin Headlight		-
Integrated Blinkers As A Special Feature The RC		-
Pillion Ride Seat		-
Telescopic Fork		-
Thin Tail Fitting Perfectly Into The Pure Racing Look		-
Compact Deltabox Chassis	-
Cutting-Edge Crossplane Engine	-
Dual Clutch Transmission	-
Dual LED Headlamps	-
LED Winkers and Taillights	-
Manual Shift Selector	-
New Lift Control System	-
New Quick Shift System	-
Rally Style Rider Console	-
Suit Yourself Riding Modes	-
The DCT Engine	-
YZF-M1 Level Controllability (IMU)	-
YZR-M1 Inspired Cowling	-

Additonal Features

100% Digital LCD Display		-
A Brand New Steel Fuel Tank With 9.5L Capacity		-
Dual ABS		-
Handlebars & Switches Contributes To A Sporty & Aggressive Riding Position		-
High-Speed Stability & Light Handling		-
Kawasaki Original Silver-Mirror Paint		-
Man-Machine Interface		-
The Quest For Power, In-House-Designed Supercharger		-
Triple Clamps Are Eye-Catchers & Together With The Clip On Handlebars		-
High Volume Air Intake	-

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