2025 Honda NC750X vs KTM 390 ADVENTURE

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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
2025 Honda NC750X
53 pts
KTM 390 ADVENTURE
47 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

2025 Honda NC750X
29.8 pts
Best fit here
KTM 390 ADVENTURE
73.9 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
98.2 pts
KTM 390 ADVENTURE
23.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
62.7 pts
KTM 390 ADVENTURE
36.2 pts

New rider friendly

2025 Honda NC750X
30 pts
Best fit here
KTM 390 ADVENTURE
70 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2025 Honda NC750X 80 cm Lowest seat here
  • KTM 390 ADVENTURE 85 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 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 44 hp (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) up to 59 hp (2025 Honda NC750X).
  • Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) up to 69 Nm (2025 Honda NC750X).
  • Weight spans 158 kg (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 216 kg (2025 Honda NC750X).
  • Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 700 cc (2025 Honda NC750X).
Specification 2025 Honda NC750X KTM 390 ADVENTURE
Brand HONDA KTM
Model 2025 Honda NC750X KTM 390 ADVENTURE
Engine size 700cc 400cc
Power 59hp 44hp
Torque 69nm. 37nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 216kg 158kg
Front brake 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers 320 mm Disc with Radially Mounted Caliper
Rear brake 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper 230 mm Disc with Floating Caliper
Seat height (cm) 80cm 85cm
Front tyre 120/70-17 100/90 19
Rear tyre 160/60-17 130/80 17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks, 43 mm diameter, 170mm travel
Rear suspension mono-shock, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)
Motorcycle type Touring Adventure
Top speed 200km/h 170km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14.1 L – 4 L/100km 14.5 L – 3.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $10000 $7399
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View KTM price list
Extra features

– 5" TFT display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, two trip meters, instant and average consumption, shift-up indicator, clock
– Smartphone connectivity

– LED lights, emergency stop blinking lights
– Riding modes, traction control (switchable, adjustable), engine brake control, engine power control
– 23-litre storage compartment, adjustable brake lever, parking brake (DCT). Optional: USB-C port in storage compartment, heated grips, centre stand

-5” color TFT-display, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS, My Ride connectivity, Ride-by-Wire.

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2025 Honda NC750X vs 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE: listed specifications

The 2025 Honda NC750X and 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE differ on the listed specifications: the NC750X has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 390 ADVENTURE has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

NC750X has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

NC750X has a clear listed power advantage (59 hp vs 44 hp).

Torque

NC750X has a clear listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 37 Nm).

Listed top speed

NC750X has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 170 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

390 ADVENTURE is notably lighter on the listed weight (158 kg vs 216 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 ADVENTURE is listed higher (85 cm) than NC750X (80 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 2025 Honda NC750X vs KTM 390 ADVENTURE?

2025 Honda NC750X is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 ADVENTURE.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda NC750X or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?

2025 Honda NC750X has 59 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 ADVENTURE.

Which is lighter, 2025 Honda NC750X or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?

KTM 390 ADVENTURE is lighter at 158 kg vs 216 kg for 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which is better, 2025 Honda NC750X or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?

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.