KTM 390 DUKE vs CF MOTO 650NK

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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.

KTM 390 DUKE
15 pts
Top on paper
CF MOTO 650NK
85 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

Best fit here
KTM 390 DUKE
78 pts
CF MOTO 650NK
36.5 pts

Touring / long rides

KTM 390 DUKE
17.7 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 650NK
91.7 pts

Sporty riding

KTM 390 DUKE
19.8 pts
Best fit here
CF MOTO 650NK
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
KTM 390 DUKE
72.6 pts
CF MOTO 650NK
33.6 pts

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 650NK 78 cm Lowest 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 DUKE) up to 61 hp (CF MOTO 650NK).
  • Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE) up to 56 Nm (CF MOTO 650NK).
  • Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 206 kg (CF MOTO 650NK).
  • Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 DUKE) to 650 cc (CF MOTO 650NK).

Reader votes so far — total 2: KTM 390 DUKE (1); CF MOTO 650NK (1).

Specification KTM 390 DUKE CF MOTO 650NK
Brand KTM CF MOTO
Model KTM 390 DUKE CF MOTO 650NK
Engine size 400cc 650cc
Power 44hp 61hp
Torque 37nm. 56nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 149kg 206kg
Front brake Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc hydraulic dual disc (J.JUAN calipers)
Rear brake Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc hydraulic single disc with ABS (J.JUAN calipers)
Seat height (cm) 83cm 78cm
Front tyre 110/70 17 120/70 ZR17 (PIRELLI)
Rear tyre 150/60 17 160/60 ZR17 (PIRELLI)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP APEX 43 KYB inverted fork telescopic
Rear suspension WP APEX - Monoshock KYB Single central shock absorber
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 170km/h 210km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5899 $6000
Brand price lists View KTM price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-TFT Display, slipper clutch

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity

-Power modes: Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2023 CF MOTO 650NK: listed specifications

The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2023 CF MOTO 650NK differ on the listed specifications: the 390 DUKE has a lower listed weight, and the 650NK has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

650NK has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

650NK has a clear listed power advantage (61 hp vs 44 hp).

Torque

650NK has a clear listed torque advantage (56 Nm vs 37 Nm).

Listed top speed

650NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (210 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 206 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 DUKE is listed higher (83 cm) than 650NK (78 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 390 DUKE vs CF MOTO 650NK?

CF MOTO 650NK is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.

Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or CF MOTO 650NK?

CF MOTO 650NK has 61 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 DUKE.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or CF MOTO 650NK?

KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 206 kg for CF MOTO 650NK.

Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or CF MOTO 650NK?

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.