KTM 390 Duke vs Yamaha MT-07
Two naked bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | KTM390 Duke | YamahaMT-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC | CP2 parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 398.7 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 45 hp at 8,500 rpm | 73.4 hp at 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 39 Nm at 7,000 rpm | 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.27 hp/kg | 0.40 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 165 kg | 184 kg |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 150 mm | KYB 41 mm inverted, 130 mm |
| Front adjustability | Compression and rebound | Preload only |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX monoshock, 150 mm | KYB monoshock, 130 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload and rebound | Preload and rebound |
| Front brake | 320 mm, radial 4-piston | 298 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Cornering ABS | Standard ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 820 mm | 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1476 mm | 1400 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 14 L |
| Claimed consumption | 3.5 L/100 km | 4.2 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 429 km | 333 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €6,299 | €8,199 |
| Service interval | 10,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 20,000 km | 42,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The KTM 390 Duke wins this comparison comfortably, 66.6 points to 52.2.
The gap of 14.4 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 390 Duke takes 15.8 points out of the MT-07. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.
On the road the MT-07 is the quicker machine: 73.4 hp and 68 Nm moving 184 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 165 kg for the 390 Duke. That is 0.40 hp per kilo playing 0.27.
The 390 Duke costs €6,299, which leaves €1,900 in your pocket against the MT-07 at €8,199. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 390 Duke and 10,000 km on the MT-07.
Better for city and commuting
Yamaha MT-07
A 805 mm seat, 333 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
KTM 390 Duke
45 hp pushing 165 kg with WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
KTM 390 Duke
429 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the KTM 390 Duke or the Yamaha MT-07?
- The Yamaha MT-07. It carries 0.40 hp per kilo (73.4 hp, 184 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 Duke (45 hp, 165 kg).
- Is the KTM 390 Duke cheaper than the Yamaha MT-07?
- The KTM 390 Duke is cheaper at €6,299 list, €1,900 less than the Yamaha MT-07 at €8,199.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Yamaha MT-07. Its 805 mm seat is 15 mm lower than the KTM 390 Duke, and at 184 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the 390 Duke or the MT-07?
- The KTM 390 Duke, which scores 8.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Yamaha MT-07 counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The KTM 390 Duke: 429 km from its 15 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 333 km for the Yamaha MT-07.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The KTM 390 Duke, scoring 66.6 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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