KTM 400 EGS vs Yamaha SR400 Lightening by Deus (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 400 EGSstacks up against the Yamaha SR400 Lightening by Deus. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 400 EGSYamaha SR400 Lightening by Deus
Model year19982015
Price$5,990
Engine398 cc399 cc
Horsepower50 hp23 hp
Torque27 Nm
Weight137 kg
Seat height37 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/100-M18 / 110/90-M18

KTM 400 EGS vs Yamaha SR400 Lightening by Deus — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 400 EGS and the Yamaha SR400 Lightening by Deus usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 400 EGS brings 50 hp in a 137 kg package, while the Yamaha SR400 Lightening by Deus counters with 23 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: