2024 KTM 690 Enduro R vs HONDA CRF300LA

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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.

Top on paper
2024 KTM 690 Enduro R
85 pts
HONDA CRF300LA
15 pts

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

2024 KTM 690 Enduro R
32.4 pts
Best fit here
HONDA CRF300LA
68.7 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 KTM 690 Enduro R
97.4 pts
HONDA CRF300LA
15.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 KTM 690 Enduro R
89.1 pts
HONDA CRF300LA
18.7 pts

New rider friendly

2024 KTM 690 Enduro R
13.5 pts
Best fit here
HONDA CRF300LA
83.9 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 KTM 690 Enduro R 92.6 cm Tallest seat here
  • HONDA CRF300LA 88 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 4.6 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 27.5 hp (HONDA CRF300LA) up to 75 hp (2024 KTM 690 Enduro R).
  • Torque spans 26.6 Nm (HONDA CRF300LA) up to 73.5 Nm (2024 KTM 690 Enduro R).
  • Weight spans 142 kg (HONDA CRF300LA) to 149 kg (2024 KTM 690 Enduro R).
  • Displacement spans 300 cc (HONDA CRF300LA) to 700 cc (2024 KTM 690 Enduro R).
Specification KTM 690 Enduro R HONDA CRF300LA
Brand KTM HONDA
Model KTM 690 Enduro R HONDA CRF300LA
Engine size 700cc 300cc
Power 75hp 27.5hp
Torque 73.5nm. 26.6nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 149kg 142kg
Front brake 300 mm Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc 256 mm x 3.5mm disc with two piston caliper
Rear brake 240 mm Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc 220 mm x 4.5mm disc with single piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 92.6cm 88cm
Front tyre 90/90 21 54S 80/100-21M/C 51P
Rear tyre 140/80 -18 70S 120/80-18M/C 62P
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm 43mm Telescopic Upsidedown
Rear suspension WP XPLOR with Pro-Lever linkage Prolink
Motorcycle type Adventure Cross
Top speed 188km/h 165km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13.5 L – 4.3 L/100km 7.8 L – 3.7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $12999 $5399
Brand price lists View KTM price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-Assist Sliper Clutch

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2024 KTM 690 Enduro R vs 2023 HONDA CRF300LA: listed specifications

The 2024 KTM 690 Enduro R and 2023 HONDA CRF300LA differ on the listed specifications: the 690 Enduro R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CRF300LA has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

690 Enduro R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 300 cc).

Peak power

690 Enduro R has a clear listed power advantage (75 hp vs 27.5 hp).

Torque

690 Enduro R has a clear listed torque advantage (73.5 Nm vs 26.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

690 Enduro R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 165 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CRF300LA has a modest listed weight advantage (142 kg vs 149 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 690 Enduro R is listed higher (92.6 cm) than CRF300LA (88 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KTM 690 Enduro R vs HONDA CRF300LA?

KTM 690 Enduro R is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 165 km/h (103 mph) for HONDA CRF300LA.

Which has more horsepower, KTM 690 Enduro R or HONDA CRF300LA?

KTM 690 Enduro R has 75 hp compared with 28 hp on the HONDA CRF300LA.

Which is lighter, KTM 690 Enduro R or HONDA CRF300LA?

HONDA CRF300LA is lighter at 142 kg vs 149 kg for KTM 690 Enduro R.

Which is better, KTM 690 Enduro R or HONDA CRF300LA?

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.