KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha YZF-R3
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the KTM RC 390 and the Yamaha YZF-R3 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, via ktm.com.
KTM RC 390
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱335,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,517
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R3
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱299,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,495
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R3 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱299,000, which is ₱36,000 (11%) below the KTM RC 390 at ₱335,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R3 is estimated at ₱8,495 a month against ₱9,517 for the RC 390, a difference of ₱1,022 a month.
- The RC 390 has more torque (37 Nm against 29.6 Nm for the YZF-R3).
- The RC 390 has the larger engine (373 cc against 321 cc for the YZF-R3).
- The YZF-R3 has the lower seat at 780 mm, 44 mm below the RC 390, which matters for shorter riders.
- The YZF-R3 carries more fuel (14 L against 13.7 L for the RC 390).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | KTM RC 390Standard, ₱335,000 | Yamaha YZF-R3Standard, ₱299,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 373 cc | 321 cc |
| Max power (differs) | n/a | 42 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 37 Nm | 29.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 9000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection, Bosch EMS with RBW | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain (520 X-Ring) | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 735 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1343 mm | 1380 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 824 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 158 mm | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 169 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 13.7 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | WP APEX 43, 120 mm travel | Upside down telescopic fork (USD) |
| Rear suspension (differs) | WP APEX - Monoshock, 150 mm travel | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, 320 mm disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single-piston floating calliper, 230 mm disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 110/70R-17M/C (54H) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 140/70R-17M/C (66H) Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Cast aluminium wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame, powder coated | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digital |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.