Yamaha IT vs KTM 400 EXC Racing (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha ITKTM 400 EXC Racing
Model year19792007
Price
Engine397 cc398 cc
Weight113 kg114 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires-3.00-21-4PR / -4.50-18-4PR 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

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

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