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Honda CBR650R vs KTM 390 Duke

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

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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 CBR650R5
  2. KTM 390 Duke2
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 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 CBR650R95 PS
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RKTM 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—~28 km/l
Petrol tank15.4 L13.4 L
On a full tank—~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc373 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm830 mm
Ground clearance130 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock43 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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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or KTM 390 Duke?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Duke if lightest, most ground clearance 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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