Ktm 390 Duke vs Honda Cb300r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 390 Duke vs Honda Cb300r. Ktm 390 Duke: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp) hp, 171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg) weight, top speed 167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cb300r: 31 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 390 Duke
Honda Cb300r
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
31 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
27.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
143 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
145 km/h
Weight
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
143 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
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