Honda Cb650r vs Ktm 790 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 Cb650r
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
220 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb650r
8.0/10
"The finest used middleweight naked under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Incredible high-rev inline-four
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Stunning neo-retro styling
Cons
−Weak stock rear suspension
−Flat low-rpm throttle response
−Minimal wind protection
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common