Yamaha RD 350R YPVS vs KTM RC 390 R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha RD 350R YPVSstacks up against the KTM RC 390 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha RD 350R YPVSKTM RC 390 R
Model year19932019
Price
Engine350 cc373 cc
Horsepower43 hp
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. 4piston radial fixed caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. single-piston floating caliper
Tires95/75-R17 / 115/75-R17

Yamaha RD 350R YPVS vs KTM RC 390 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha RD 350R YPVS and the KTM RC 390 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha RD 350R YPVS brings its published horsepower, while the KTM RC 390 R counters with 43 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: