KTM 390 Duke 2021 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2021

Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

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Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2021 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2021

Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2021 compared to Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

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KTM 390 Duke 2021
KTM 390 Duke 2021
Yamaha YZF-R3 2021
Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter37 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,380 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height780 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.4 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2021

The KTM 390 Duke is a "real" Duke. The trademark: Extremely agile handling that makes for powerful riding fun. The flyweight 390 can be precisely controlled with its narrow waist and wide handlebars and feels most at home in tight corners. Especially with the Supermoto mode, it is a fun machine without equal. Unfortunately, only the brakes and suspension of the 390 cannot maintain the same, very high performance level as on the 125 Duke or 890 Duke. They feel a bit spongy and not optimally tuned, especially when the rider weighs in a bit more. The equipment is otherwise tip-top, especially when you consider the price of the 390 Duke. In terms of riding pleasure/euros, it outperforms most, including its Duke sisters.

Typical Duke ergonomics that are also suitable for taller riders

Extremely agile handling thanks to flyweight and narrow waist

Sporty engine with great handling

Modern TFT display with smartphone connectivity

Supermoto mode is a pleasure

Quickshifter (optional) works perfectly

Adjustable hand levers

Top price-performance ratio for A2 motorbike.

Chassis tuned a little too soft

pressure point of the brakes a little spongy

Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

Yamaha YZF-R3 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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