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Honda CBR500R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R5
  2. Honda CBR500R1
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank17.1 L16 L
On a full tank~462 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc1301 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm835 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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