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KTM RC 390 vs Honda CBR650R

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

KTM RC 39044 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Honda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank9.5 L15.4 L
On a full tank~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc649 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm810 mm
Ground clearance178 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / 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)—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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Questions people ask

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

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

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Honda CBR650R?

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

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

Buy KTM RC 390 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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