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KTM 390 Duke vs Honda CBR650R

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 CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

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

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

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeHonda CBR650R
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—
Petrol tank13.4 L15.4 L
On a full tank~375 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc649 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm810 mm
Ground clearance151 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock41 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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Questions people ask

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

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

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Honda CBR650R?

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

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

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