Ktm Duke 390 vs Honda Cb300r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 390
Honda Cb300r
Horsepower (hp)
46 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
46 hp @ 9,000 rpm
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
171 kg (curb/wet weight)
143 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, real-world average)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 390
7.8/10
"An electrifying buy if you choose the right year carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Premium suspension and braking
+TFT dash still impresses
Cons
−Early models reliability concerns
−Heat soak in traffic
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
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