Yamaha R3 versus KTM RC 390
Yamaha R3
Supersport
KTM RC 390
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 7.149 €
RRP 6.899 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Willing to revving motor
- Precise chassis
- Comparatively suitable for everyday use
- Service
Pros:
- wily curve speedster
- on top decent performance
- high-quality workmanship
- light and easy to master
Cons:
- Only mediocre brake
Cons:
- little power at the bottom
- Rear shock absorber a bit too soft
- Gearbox cold a bit shaky
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.340 mm
Seat : 824 mm
Weight : 164 kg
Seat : 824 mm
Weight : 164 kg
Engine
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 373 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 373 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Maximum speed: 172 km/h
Performance: 44 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 37 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 395 km
Performance: 44 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 37 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 395 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Frame type:
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Bybre 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 230 mm)
Single disc, Bybre 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 230 mm)
Comparatively suitable for everyday use
Finally, let's get to the crucial question: Is the Yamaha R3 a super sportscar despite only 42 hp? Yes, it is. Anyway, if you didn't just look at the PS power. Thanks to the precise chassis, sporty engine characteristics and seating position, she is a true representative of this species.
It is also more: thanks to the variability of the seating position, it is a capable companion in everyday life, and this should make up the majority of its field of application.
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.
