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Honda CBR500R vs KTM 200 Duke

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 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. KTM 200 Duke4
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 200 Duke~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 200 Duke~473 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 200 Duke159 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 200 Duke155 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 200 Duke25 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
KTM 200 Duke35 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
KTM 200 Duke473 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
KTM 200 Duke155 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RKTM 200 Duke
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~35 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L13.5 L
On a full tank~462 km~473 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h135 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm822 mm
Ground clearance130 mm155 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • KTM 200 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM 200 Duke does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or KTM 200 Duke?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; KTM 200 Duke makes 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM 200 Duke weighs about 159 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so KTM 200 Duke is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or KTM 200 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 200 Duke if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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