HONDA CB500F vs 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs KTM 390 DUKE
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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.
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 79 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 39.5 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 47 hp (HONDA CB500F).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 188 kg (HONDA CB500F).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500F).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500F | TRIUMPH Speed 400 | KTM 390 DUKE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | TRIUMPH | KTM |
| Model | HONDA CB500F | TRIUMPH Speed 400 | KTM 390 DUKE |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 39.5hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 37.5nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 170kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | 230mm fixed disc, floating Bybre caliper, ABS | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 79cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 radial | 110/70 R17 Metzeler | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 radial | 150/60 R17 Metzeler | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel | 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 185km/h | 175km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 13 L – 4 L/100km | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km |
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| Price | $6799 | $4995 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View TRIUMPH price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
-Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control -Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display |
-TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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HONDA CB500F vs TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs KTM 390 DUKE: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500F vs TRIUMPH Speed 400?
HONDA CB500F is listed at 185 km/h vs 175 km/h for TRIUMPH Speed 400.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500F or TRIUMPH Speed 400?
HONDA CB500F has 47 hp compared with 40 hp on the TRIUMPH Speed 400.
Which is better, HONDA CB500F or TRIUMPH Speed 400?
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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