NEW Yamaha MT03 vs KTM Duke 390! Which is BEST?

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[jaymoto]

Honestly two amazing bikes and I think you can’t really go wrong with either, but Yamaha reliability would win me over. Cheaper maintenance, and fewer problems = happier broke boy.

[DPham]

I would take the duke, but that reliability and frequency of maintenance is what's holding me back.

[mehkayla]

can we take a moment to appreciate Spites editing skills? meme-heavy and i love it!

[Guzziboi]

The hell did all these long bois come from? It's like nobody's under 6' anymore. I'm 5'8" and the mt/r3 fits like a glove.

[airgunbubba]

"two inches in the rear is all ya need, don't let anyone tell you any different." Yammie Noob 2020

[uncopino]

i've had a 390 for 3 years now. it's been a blast. i bought a used 1290, kept both for a season, sold the1290. not saying it's better, they do not compare. just saying that 390 was more suitable formy needs, i use the bike as transportation and the 1290 is a weekend warrior, not a commuter. i mean... if you're 6 feet tall and don't care about the huge fuel consumption and insurance and maintenance costs... and it doesn't get too hot in the summer where you live, then maybe it could be a commuter fo you.
i live in rome (italy) and there's always traffic and the roads are all bumpy and when it rains the streets flood. the 390 never let me down, i rode it in 1 foot of water, i stand up on the pegs like on an enduro bike when the road is terrible or i have to go on and off sidewalks (yes we do park on sidewalks here) and i zip through traffic like i'm on a scooter.
i'm so sad they discontinued the 690 duke, it was the perfect bike for me but i don't wanna get one used cause i prefer having warranty. i love the little 390 but i'd like some more grunt. i think i'll go 890 cause i got a car now, work mostly from home, so i could use a less practical bike as long as it doesn't get clumsy in traffic and it doesn't use more gas than my freacking car. a little version of the superduke might be the right choice for now.

[petermoran]

Great review guys! Good to hear about seat heights of both bikes and how they fit riders. Not just 'beginners' bike though of us older guys also want something light, not too high in the saddle and with some punchy fun....

[joshflisch]

As a fan and as a z400 owner. I would love to see the comparison between the z and the Duke. Love the videos keep em coming

[H.R.T.P]

"2 inches in the rear is all you need" That's what she said

[unclecaravan]

I bought an mt-03 over the duke mostly for the reliability. I've heard of issues like fragile oil pumps and burnt out heads on the duke while the R3/mt engine is fairly bombproof.
The duke is super fun and feels a lot more pokey, to me it feels almost like a motard while the rider position and high reving engine on the mt feels closer to sports bike.
The mt's suspension and brakes do leave a lot to be desired though.

[xanderoku]

As a 5'5" person it hurts every time to hear: "oh the bike is small, it's tiny, bla bla" lol

[ktmmatt]

I'm glad I saw this. I was looking at the KTM 390 for my first bike but seems the MT-03 may be better. Well I'm going for my license in a few weeks so I'll keep looking.

[devisnasir]

Reliability yamha
But my heart says ktm
Riding is hobby a feeling so i guess go with my heart.

[twowheelseatingmeals-motoj]

You can depend on Yamaha for being reliable and it will also keep its value more than the KTM.
I'd go with Yamaha, any Yamaha motorcycle built in the last 3 years has close to zero chance of it breaking down.

[jonatanandre]

Duke 390 ! I've got mine since 2017 and only had one "big" problem with. A cable which went a bit off so the engine stopped. Appart from that its all good !

[ManOnTheEdge]

Ζ400: 44 hp on rear wheel
390: 41 hp on rear wheel
mt-03: 36 hp on rear wheel

[californiazedder]

I bought a 2020 Duke, thanks for the informative video. Helped with the decision a bunch!

[nickkeogh]

Picked up the mt 03 a couple weeks ago. I was looking at the cb300r but the mt low seat height was a huge plus. Im 5' 5" with a 29 inseam and I can almost flat foot both feet. It is a fun bike and another thing not mentioned is its tank size 3.7 gallons and it's still light and easy to maneuver.

[rorisangmoale]

This was really informative, I'm opting for the Duke as a first bike!

[laituanhoang]

Has been riding the duke for 4 years everyday till now, i can tell u that it bonded me hard