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Honda CBR650R vs KTM RC 390

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 RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R5
  2. KTM RC 3902
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank15.4 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc373 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height810 mm820 mm
Ground clearance130 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / 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 / 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 RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

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

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 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.