Honda Cbr300r vs Ktm Rc 390
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr300r vs Ktm Rc 390. Honda Cbr300r: 30 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 164 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Ktm Rc 390: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 179 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr300r
Ktm Rc 390
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
179 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,500 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
179 km/h
Weight
164 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr300r
7.0/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll unfortunately outgrow embarrassingly fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Forgiving, confidence-building power
+Low running costs
Cons
−Painful highway vibration
−Outgrown within 12 months
−Overpriced used market
Ktm Rc 390
7.8/10
"Buy it right and the RC 390 punches embarrassingly hard above its weight."
Pros
+Genuinely fast for displacement
+Premium suspension and brakes
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
Cons
−Brutal heat management issues
−Abuse potential from owners
−Hard seat, cramped ergonomics
Top 10 Accessories
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