Ktm 390 Adventure vs Honda Cb500x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 390 Adventure vs Honda Cb500x. Ktm 390 Adventure: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cb500x: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 390 Adventure
Honda Cb500x
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
197 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 390 Adventure
7.8/10
"Brilliant budget adventurer if you buy history, not hope."
Pros
+Punchy single-cylinder engine
+Adjustable WP suspension
+Excellent TFT display
Cons
−Brutal stock seat
−Chain wear neglected often
−Higher oil consumption
Honda Cb500x
7.8/10
"The most sensible used motorcycle purchase under six thousand dollars."
Pros
+Essentially indestructible engine
+Abundant used supply
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Suspension soft for loaded touring
−Resale drops fast
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