Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 vs. KTM RC 390 2014

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

Overview - Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 vs KTM RC 390 2014

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

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Details

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R3 2018 compared to KTM RC 390 2014

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.1 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	42 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	29.6 Nm	Torque	35 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	321 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,380 mm	Wheelbase	1,340 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	147 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM RC 390 2014

The RC390 has opened my eyes and I hope that there is a lot more to come with small displacement. Low weight still leads to the greatest enjoyment when riding a motorbike, although you can't do without a bit of power either. But the 390 somehow managed to inspire me with its 44 hp and to break me of my addiction to even more power. I'm going to build a small race track 2.5 km long with 14 bends and then there'll be a 1000PS RC390 Cup.

Low weight

Sufficient power

Pleasant geometry

Unique design, Great features

Full performance accessory range.

Spongy and weak brakes

Insufficient lean angle clearance for race track

Stony hard seat