KTM 390 DUKE vs CF MOTO 400NK
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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 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- CF MOTO 400NK 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Torque spans 35.4 Nm (CF MOTO 400NK) up to 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 193 kg (CF MOTO 400NK).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 390 DUKE | CF MOTO 400NK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | CF MOTO |
| Model | KTM 390 DUKE | CF MOTO 400NK |
| Engine size | 400cc | 400cc |
| Power | 44hp | 41hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 35.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Dual 300MM discs (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 240MM disc (ABS) (J.JUAN Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 160/60ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Inverted fork shocks |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Rebound shock, Monoshock Absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 17 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $4000 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2023 CF MOTO 400NK: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2023 CF MOTO 400NK are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the 390 DUKE has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the 400NK has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
390 DUKE and 400NK have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
390 DUKE has a modest listed power advantage (44 hp vs 41 hp).
Torque
390 DUKE and 400NK have very similar listed torque (37 Nm vs 35.4 Nm).
Listed top speed
400NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 193 kg). 400NK has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 390 DUKE vs CF MOTO 400NK?
CF MOTO 400NK is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or CF MOTO 400NK?
KTM 390 DUKE has 44 hp compared with 41 hp on the CF MOTO 400NK.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or CF MOTO 400NK?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 193 kg for CF MOTO 400NK.
Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or CF MOTO 400NK?
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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