Honda Cb190r vs Ktm 390 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb190r vs Ktm 390 Duke. Honda Cb190r: 15.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Ktm 390 Duke: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp) hp, 171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg) weight, top speed 167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb190r
Ktm 390 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
15.3 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
15.5 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
Torque
15.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
Weight
143 kg (wet/curb weight)
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb190r
6.5/10
"Reliable city tool, but never mistake it for anything more."
Pros
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Excellent fuel economy
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Weak power above 80kmh
−Suspension too soft
−Drum brake feels dated
Ktm 390 Duke
8.0/10
"Brilliant urban weapon when bought carefully from a responsible previous owner."
Pros
+Savage power-to-weight ratio
+Excellent Bosch cornering ABS
+Sharp, adjustable WP suspension
Cons
−Fragile subframe cracks easily
−Vibration gets tiring long-distance
−Hard seat punishes after 45min
Top 10 Accessories
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