KTM 400 EXC vs Yamaha IT (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 400 EXCYamaha IT
Model year20111979
Price
Engine393 cc397 cc
Weight114 kg113 kg
Seat height39 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 -3.00-21-4PR / -4.50-18-4PR

KTM 400 EXC vs Yamaha IT — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 400 EXC and the Yamaha IT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 400 EXC brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the Yamaha IT counters with its own power figure at 113 kg.

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: