Ktm Rc 390 vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 390 vs Cfmoto 450sr. 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. Cfmoto 450sr: 47 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 390
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
179 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
179 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Cfmoto 450sr
7.5/10
"Brilliant bang-for-buck sportsbike if parts availability doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Brembo brakes punch above weight
+KYB suspension genuinely competent
+Strong parallel twin midrange
Cons
−Parts sourcing still problematic
−Traction control intervention clunky
−Fairing plastics feel budget-grade
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