Honda Cb300r vs Ktm 390 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb300r
Ktm 390 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
143 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
Weight
143 kg (curb weight)
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 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 Cb300r
7.8/10
"The smartest used beginner bike money can reliably buy."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof engine
+Premium looks, ages well
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension, wallows cornering hard
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Limited wind protection
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