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Honda CBR500R vs KTM 390 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 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R5
  2. KTM 390 Duke4
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 390 Duke~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Duke151 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 Duke44 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RKTM 390 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~28 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L13.4 L
On a full tank~462 km~375 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 / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm830 mm
Ground clearance130 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
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 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

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

KTM 390 Duke 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 Duke?

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

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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