KTM RC 390 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KTM RC 390 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C 69 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 13.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 41 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C) up to 44 hp (KTM RC 390).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM RC 390) up to 42 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM RC 390) to 181 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM RC 390) to 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
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| Specification | KTM RC 390 | CF MOTO 450 CL-C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | CF MOTO |
| Model | KTM RC 390 | CF MOTO 450 CL-C |
| Engine size | 400cc | 450cc |
| Power | 44hp | 41hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 42nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 181kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | 320mm disc 4-piston J. Juan radial Calipers (ABS) |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 220mm disc J. Juan Calipers (ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 69cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | 130/90-R16 (CST) |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 150/80-R16 (CST) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 37mm Inverted Fork Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Adjustable Monoshock Absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.7 L – 3.5 L/100km | 12 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7564 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
-TCS, ABS Standard features -Leather seat, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity -3.6-inch round TFT screen with T-Box. |
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2023 KTM RC 390 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM RC 390 and 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C differ on the listed specifications: the RC 390 has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the 450 CL-C has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
450 CL-C has a larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
RC 390 has a modest listed power advantage (44 hp vs 41 hp).
Torque
450 CL-C has a modest listed torque advantage (42 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
450 CL-C has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 390 is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 181 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 390 is listed higher (82.5 cm) than 450 CL-C (69 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM RC 390 vs CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
CF MOTO 450 CL-C is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM RC 390.
Which has more horsepower, KTM RC 390 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
KTM RC 390 has 44 hp compared with 41 hp on the CF MOTO 450 CL-C.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
KTM RC 390 is lighter at 149 kg vs 181 kg for CF MOTO 450 CL-C.
Which is better, KTM RC 390 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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