Ktm 390 Adventure vs Honda Xl750 Transalp
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 390 Adventure vs Honda Xl750 Transalp. 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 Xl750 Transalp: 92 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 390 Adventure
Honda Xl750 Transalp
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
92 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
75 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
92 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h
200 km/h (estimated, Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical 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 Xl750 Transalp
8.5/10
"Honda's best mid-size adventure bike in years — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Smooth low-rev torque
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Screen scratches easily
−Braking software needs update
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