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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

You guys are killing it with the content! 🙌🏾

Nice bikes! I also love the classical music behind :)

Love you guys have a regular size guy (6'3", 220lbs) on here to do feel/ergos. :-) Appreciate you give let us bigger guys know what fits and doesn't.

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

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.

Great video keep up the great work

Love ur vs series make these more often specially when u tell the comparison while riding couldnt find anything like that on youtube great job 👍

Learned to ride on my 2018 390 Duke. Great fun. Took delivery of my upgrade today... 2020 Street Triple RS!

I rode my bike yesterday along the coast in norther cali and it was soo freaking nice to have the whole hwy to myself since people are freaking out about the coronavirus😂😂🤣😂

Thanks guys I love y'all show

Looking into getting my very first bike (late at 35) and this video was very helpful

Really like the look of that MT-03

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.

Awesome comparison!

Yaaaasssss. Much awaited.

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

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

Really good video man wow hit all check marks for me

The most helpful and very entertaining comparison video I've ever watched so far

Naked Yama baby will always be my guilty pleasure. Rossi forgive me

I’d prefer mt-03. Why? Reliability

That Saxophone part earned my sub :)

Thanks for the video alot of great info It's been a few years since I owned a bike ( 07zx6r), looking at the MT03 to ride around town.

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.

This might be me but one thing I found about Yamaha's MT series is where they place the horn button (its annoying). Seriously, they made it like a standard to put the damn horn button far enough that it forces you to move your hand just to reach it.

Great comparison video!! Would love to hear your thoughts about GS310 and Versys X 300

Classy guys: Motorcycles and J.S. Bach. Great review!

The editor had too much fun with this one lol

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.

Thank for the suggestion 👍👍

stay safe and stay clean yammie

Had hoped to take a look at the MT-03, and our local dealer is sold out. I'm an older guy, and also a newly minted motorcycle rider. (Well, once had a Honda CB200, but that was decades ago.) I don't even like the look of most modern bikes, but that Yamaha looks really cool, in even in my "Boomer" eyes. And the price? Wow. I'm sure the Duke is more fun, but I'd bet that the Yamaha would be more durable and trouble-free choice.

“It’s too tiny look at my legs” my guy.... I don’t think you know this... but there are people in fact shorter than you.

Got a 2022 Duke, put around 600 miles on the clock and haven’t had any mythical KTM low mileage issues so *knock on wood* we keep it going. First bike and perfectly suited for my needs!

that weee flyby got me

Maybe a Z400 too would be great.

I would like to see a comparison between the R3 an the MT 03

that fly by at 18:21 cracks me up.

make an updated video comparing the latest duke 390!

Hi guys! I would love to see a review from you on the husqvarna 401, vitpilen and svartpilen ! ✌🏻

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

Hopefully you review the Z400 someday!!! Ride safe!! Monski watching from alkhobar saudi arabia.

Please do thw long race and drag race on both.

I wanted a Rebel500 as my first bike, now I'm really entertaining the idea of one of these. Thanks for the video. -An Austin n00b

"Some of you may not be a rider... but 2 inches makes lot of difference..." Me: (don't think... dirty...) YUP!!!! 😂

This was a realy usefull review/comparesent for me. Aspacialy with the seat hight etc. Hope you wil be able to get a z400 to compare as wel!!

papa yammie I saw a triumph ad before your video... Is this the message

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 !

Hi mate .. i want to get one ktm duke 390 but some of the people who already got this bike saying ktm duke 390 got some issues ..like abs failure ..quickshifter does not work properly, overheating issue, unstable rpm below 3rd gears .. could you please make a video regarding these concerns.

Just ordered a yamaha mt-03, can’t wait for it to arrive!

that music on the background XD

Would love a vintage bike series where you ride some old carbureted bikes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Possible twisted road vid 🤔

The ppl in the cars just see two weirdoes making whoop, wheelie gestures with their hands.

One thing I don't here alone about in videos like this is longevity and durability on these nakeds. Like how long from show room floor until I start seeing problems how many slow or at speed falls can it take before it's too much

Practicing social distance etc etc *cuts out every stop ever done in the vid* 🤣🤣jkjk

You never question about yamaha relibility

With the nice weather I am enjoying riding my 2017 Kawasaki x300 Versys and my 2013 KTM Duke 690 Supermoto. Today I rode both of them back to back and delighted in discovering the attributes of each of these wonderful motorcycles. Here is my evaluation: My Kawasaki seems like a Rolls Royce compared to the KTM Duke. It's engine is much smoother and much more quiet. The clutch throw is much softer but has a longer pull. I like the gear shifting on the KTM best. It is a bit clunky but has a short positive throw and more precise clicking into gear. The clutch is fast and positive. The KTM has way more power and acceleration than my Kawasaki. But that is an unfair comparison considering that the Duke has more than twice the displacement. The guages and features are far nicer on the Kawasaki. I like the gear position indicator and the fuel gauge that Kawasaki offers. The KTM has a far more comfortable seat compared to the Kawasaki. However, the seating position of the Kawasaki is much nicer than the KTM. Both are fairly tall motorcycles. I recently lowered my Kawasaki 1-1/2" which I highly recommend if you are shorter than 6 feet tall. My Kawasaki feels better balanced than the KTM, but only slightly. The KTM has so much torgue, so less down shifting is required. Just twist the throttle and go in any gear. The Kawasaki has a very high revving engine. It takes 7,500 rpm to cruise 65 mph. The KTM rarely needs more than 4,000 rpm. The Kawasaki engine internals sound smooth as silk. The KTM sounds like it is grinding bolts internally. The KTM has a very jerkey low range, not very tractable. The Kawasaki is the opposite. Very smooth. Both motorcycles shine in the twisties and curves. Both motorcycles are very flickable. The KTM may have a slight edge in handling but overall I prefer the ride of the Kawasaki. My final impression is that both motorcycles are wonderful, the Duke for it's torque and power, the Kawasaki for it's dual sport smoothness. If I could own just one or the other I would keep the Kawasaki for it's Rolls Royce build quality, smoothness, handling and quietness.

Very nice review, background classic music made it a real struggle for me to watch though.

Stay safe Spite and Yammie

Literally just compared the to for myself and bought the duke . It is amazing

You forgot to add in the price of a bike trailer for the KTM so you can bring it home when it breaks down on you.

Kudos to the editor specially on the wood thingy scene.. Hahahahaha

the Yamaha MT03 , front tire is mounted backwards , NICE VIDEO ....

I'd go for the yamaha, it's calmer, so I would guess it's nicer for a daily. Also comfort is higher on my priority list and I like the looks of it! I love the sound of the Duke though, and being more playful is cool. But for me, it comes down to reliability. Cool comparison, very helpful.

1:40 "It's nice to have another mini naked, the market is pretty starved" hey have you heard of this company called Honda? yeah like the car company. did you know they also make motorcycles? they make a 125 naked, they made a 250 naked, they also make a 300 naked (2 of em), and a 500 naked, plus 2 naked 650s plus lets not forget about Suzuki GW250 BMW G310R Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 husqvarna svartpilen 401 husqvarna vitpilen 401 Hyosung GT250 SYM Wolf CR300i Benelli TNT300 Benelli 302S Buell Blast 500 CSC SG250 San Gabriel SSR Buccaneer Classic 250 SSR Buccaneer Cafe racer 250 Yamaha SR400 I don't want to be an a-hole but my jaw dropped when you said there aren't enough low displacement nakeds on the US market. maybe 20 years ago

Man I'm in love with that Mad duke🔥🔥

Been using Yamaha since 2015 the smaller displacement 150 the fz 150. Wanted to upgrade to duke 390 but Yamaha again gave a reason to stick with them the mt03

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

The Duke is a fun bike. My buddy has one and it’s a blast to ride.

Ha, with those expert hand movements, I am sure you have been getting a whole lot of fluid flashing. But wait how heavy is an exhaust set ? Well if it is heavy is it then safe to have it on top of the tool rack like that?

Can you make a review video on the MT 15 2021?....PLEASE?

MT-03 is designed for asian market, that is why it's a short bike.

I sat on both of them and with 6"3 the MT 03 was way to small. I ended up buying the 390 Duke and Im glad I chose the Duke because its soooooo awesome to ride. Cranked 2k miles in 2 weeks no problems so far.

This is my first time subscribing in this kind of moto vids. i dont have any experience in riding motorcycle except for back ride and i want to try so my choices is yamaha xsr or yamaha mt3 or do you have any recommendation and not so pricey because it will take me 3 or 4 years to buy a motorcycle btw im from ph

Saving for an MT-03 as a starter bike to learn on

How about the 2020 kawazaki z400 compared to these 2?

He said “cheaper than everything else on the lot except dirt bikes” and that struck a nerve lol. As a former dirt bike rider; I know they are NOT cheap. Unless you’re buying kid’s bikes. Adult bikes are expensive as hell. A YZ450F’s MSRP is over $9,000. Which is insane. You can get an MT-07 for $7k.

The one to review for the north American market is the Husqvarna Svartpilen. It's a brilliant bike. Same engine as the Duke, made by the same organisation, KTM parts in it, BUT when you're riding it you are sat straight. You're don't feel like you're kneeling down with the belief that your about to somersault over the handlebars if you hit a bump or brake sharply.

Can you do a review on a 2021 BMW G310R. I am curious how it stacks up to these bikes and/or in its own as a beginner bike. Thank you

I would have love if you guys, said the specs in international metric system.

Duke Fanboys where are you at..???

the DUKE 390's side light is to laugh for. in your region it's LED but looking at your lights i crack up.

I just took the MSF. 3 people fell and hit the concrete on Honda Rebels 250. 27" seat height. I doubt these bike will see MSF classes anytime soon.

Great, thanks! I agree, the Duke is indeed sexier than the Yamaha MT03; but with its 5 cm higher seat, I discard the Duke from my list of possible last bike. At 75 year-young, I'm already searching for a replacement for my current 2010 Yamaha 660 cc & this Yamaha is on my short list with the BMW G310R 😃😃😃

You should repeat that same test on the 125cc‘s maybe not relevant for the US but highly for Europe and Asia as they get bought like crazy over here. And of course you will receive the KZfaq Medal of Honor for that!

2 time watching this and still not tired

Ive been riding for quite a few years different bikes, big n small, and im totally happy with my mt03

I love my Duke 390. I'm 6'4" so I probably look a bit ridiculous on it but I'm comfortable enough and it's such a fun little machine.

Y is “monkey fu***** a football” such a common analogy that’s like the 5th time I’ve heard it in the last 6 months😂😂😂

Must be so nice to just be able to ride on any bike you want on the market, it would really suck if you were shorter when it’s nearly impossible to find a good sport bike