2016 KTM 390 Duke vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 KTM 390 Duke 2016 KTM 390 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
32 kW / 43.5 hp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
139 kg / 306 lbs
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2015 - 162025
Make ModelKTM 390 DukeYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height800 mm / 31.4 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1367 mm / 53.8 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance172 mm / 6.8 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width-706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)139-
Dry Weight139 kg / 306 lbs-
Fuel Capacity11 L / 2.9 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR335 kg / 739 lbs-
Oil Capacity1.6 L / 1.7 US qt / 1.4 Imp qt, SAE 15W/50-
Wet Weight-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power32 kW / 43.5 hp @ 9500 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque35.3 Nm / 3.6 kg-m / 26 ft-lb @7000rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement373.4 cc / 22.7 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke89 x 60 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.8:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled
Fuel InductionBosch electronically controlled injectionFuel injection with YCC-T
Fuel Reserve1.5 L / 1.6 US qt / 1.3 Imp qt-
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustmentTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumpsWet sump
Spark PlugBosch VR 5 NE-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityFTZ-9, 12V 8Ah, maintenance free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulicsMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 1/4" X RingO-ring chain
Final Drive Ratio15:45-
Gear Ratios1st 12:32 / 2nd 14:26 / 3rd 19:27 / 4th 21:24 / t5th 23:22 / 6th 25:21-
Primary Drive Ratios30:80 1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, claw shiftedConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellisAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontWP inverted fork ø 43 mmTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP monoshockSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake-22.35°
Steering Head Angle65° -
Trail100 mm / 3.8 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300 mm disc, 4 piston radial caliper2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 230 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliperSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front110/70 - ZR17 M/C 54W TL, Metzeler SPORTEC MS120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear150/70 - ZR17 M/C 66W TL, Metzeler SPORTEC MS180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C