KTM 390 DUKE vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 400 cc (KTM 390 DUKE).
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| Specification | KTM 390 DUKE | YAMAHA MT-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | YAMAHA |
| Model | KTM 390 DUKE | YAMAHA MT-03 |
| Engine size | 400cc | 300cc |
| Power | 44hp | 42hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 168kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 140/70R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $4999 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
-Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 are closely matched in peak power, while the 390 DUKE has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight, and the MT-03 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
390 DUKE has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (400 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
390 DUKE and MT-03 have very similar peak power (44 hp vs 42 hp).
Torque
390 DUKE has a clear listed torque advantage (37 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-03 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 168 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 DUKE is listed higher (83 cm) than MT-03 (78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 390 DUKE vs YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA MT-03 is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or YAMAHA MT-03?
KTM 390 DUKE has 44 hp compared with 42 hp on the YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or YAMAHA MT-03?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 168 kg for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or YAMAHA MT-03?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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