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Yamaha R15 V4 vs KTM 390 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15 V4 or KTM 390 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15 V4 and 390 Duke. Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs.1.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Red and KTM 390 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.97 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha R15 V4 is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power whereas KTM 390 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 398 cc Engine can generate 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R15 V4 provides a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model), and 390 Duke has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Yamaha R15 V4 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

R15 V4 vs 390 Duke

Key HighlightsYamaha R15 V4KTM 390 Duke
PriceRs.1.84 LakhRs.2.97 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc398.63 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range55.2 kmpl35 kmpl
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Yamaha R15 V4 Metallic Red bike
Metallic Red
Rs. 1.84 Lakh
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KTM 390 Duke STD bike
STD
Rs. 2.97 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.07 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.33 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Displacement
155 cc
398.63 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
282
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
29
Front Wheel Size
17
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
33
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33
32
Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFronForks
5-clicCompressioRebounadjustableOpeCartridgeWAPEUSforks43mdiameter
Rear Suspension
Linked-Type MoNocross Suspension
Adjustable WP APEX MoNoshock& 5-step Rebound damping& 10-step preload adjustable
Front Tyre Size
100/80 - 17
-

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Deltabox
Split-Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
155 cc
398.63 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
-
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Top Speed
140 kmph
167 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 58.7 mm
89 mm x 64 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
3
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1990 mm
-
Width
725 mm
-
Height
1135 mm
820 mm
Wheelbase
1325 mm
1367 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
1.6 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
815 mm
-
Unladden/Kerb Weight
141 kg
168.3 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 155cc engine offers fast & thrilling performance with reliability
  • Design & road appeal is still among the best
  • Fit & finish is very good for its price
  • Aggressive riding posture is helpful for learning track riding
  • Comes loaded with the latest features like USD suspension, TFT console
  • A new engine with more power
  • More aggressive design
  • Adjustable WP APEX suspension
  • Loaded with tech such as cornering ABS & traction control
Cons
  • Top variant is pricey
  • Riding position is not meant for long-distance riding
  • Buzzes around engine mid-range performance
  • The price is a bit high
  • Peculiar color options
  • Looks similar to its smaller siblings such as the Duke 250
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15 V4 and KTM 390 Duke

Safety

R15 V4 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . 390 Duke has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Yamaha R15 V4 has features like Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and KTM 390 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

Yamaha R15 V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 390 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Yamaha R15 V4 has a 11 Litres fuel tank with 1135 mm seat height. KTM 390 Duke has 820 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Yamaha R15 V4 and KTM 390 Duke Owner Reviews

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      Saurabh bhagavn
      29 May 2025
      5.0
      Wonderful bike. Amazing, comfortable for long root. Look attractive. I like this bike. Both colors are attractive. Perfect for riding and adventure. I like this bike. Thank you Yamaha.
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      Sai Kumar
      25 May 2025
      4.4
      Good looks and very nice bike and mileage excellent and road grip super. 155cc engine, a fuel tank capacity of 11 liters, and a claimed mileage of 45 kmpl.
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      Husain zanghariya
      2 Month ago
      4.6
      Bike is superb racing bike like super sports bike and ride feel is good top speed also 140+ and the bike looks like R1 mileage also 40 to 45 around..
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      bad boy
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      this bike is very Nice and look also my dream bike that why this bike is my favourite bike i want this bike Yamaha R15 v4 bike is my love
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      Anurag verma
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Very good looking super duper bike I get. Good experience and good looking this bike. Very nice and cool bike.
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