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KTM 390 Duke vs Honda CBR500R

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

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

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeHonda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L17.1 L
On a full tank~375 km~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc471 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance151 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
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.

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

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Honda CBR500R?

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

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

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