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Honda CBR500R vs KTM 390 Adventure

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 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. KTM 390 Adventure4
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 390 Adventure~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 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 390 Adventure44 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
KTM 390 Adventure373 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
KTM 390 Adventure28 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
KTM 390 Adventure406 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
KTM 390 Adventure158 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
KTM 390 Adventure855 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
KTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RKTM 390 Adventure
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Fuel average~27 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L14.5 L
On a full tank~462 km~406 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne278 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h160 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)158 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm855 mm
Ground clearance130 mm200 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • KTM 390 Adventure—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or KTM 390 Adventure?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or KTM 390 Adventure?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or KTM 390 Adventure: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Adventure if best fuel average, quickest (power to weight) 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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