HONDA CBR300R vs KTM RC 200

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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
HONDA CBR300R
85 pts
KTM RC 200
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

HONDA CBR300R
28.7 pts
Best fit here
KTM RC 200
70.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
HONDA CBR300R
88.3 pts
KTM RC 200
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
HONDA CBR300R
99 pts
KTM RC 200
25 pts

New rider friendly

HONDA CBR300R
24.8 pts
Best fit here
KTM RC 200
63.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • HONDA CBR300R 78 cm Lowest seat here
  • KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 4.4 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 25 hp (KTM RC 200) up to 30.4 hp (HONDA CBR300R).
  • Torque spans 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200) up to 27 Nm (HONDA CBR300R).
  • Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 160 kg (HONDA CBR300R).
  • Displacement spans 200 cc (KTM RC 200) to 300 cc (HONDA CBR300R).

Reader votes so far — total 1: HONDA CBR300R (1); KTM RC 200 (0).

Specification HONDA CBR300R KTM RC 200
Brand HONDA KTM
Model HONDA CBR300R KTM RC 200
Engine size 300cc 200cc
Power 30.4hp 25hp
Torque 27nm. 19.5nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 160kg 140kg
Front brake Single 296mm disc Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre)
Rear brake Single 220mm disc Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre)
Seat height (cm) 78cm 82.4cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 110/70 R17
Rear tyre 140/70-17 150/60 R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 37mm fork; 4.65 inches of travel WP APEX 43
Rear suspension Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.07 inches of travel WP APEX - Monoshock
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 170km/h 145km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 3.5 L/100km 13.7 L – 3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5099 $2595
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View KTM price list
Extra features

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-LCD Display

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2023 HONDA CBR300R vs 2023 KTM RC 200: listed specifications

The 2023 HONDA CBR300R and 2023 KTM RC 200 differ on the listed specifications: the CBR300R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the RC 200 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CBR300R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 200 cc).

Peak power

CBR300R has a clear listed power advantage (30.4 hp vs 25 hp).

Torque

CBR300R has a clear listed torque advantage (27 Nm vs 19.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

CBR300R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (170 km/h vs 145 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

RC 200 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 160 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 200 is listed higher (82.4 cm) than CBR300R (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 HONDA CBR300R vs KTM RC 200?

HONDA CBR300R is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for KTM RC 200.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR300R or KTM RC 200?

HONDA CBR300R has 30 hp compared with 25 hp on the KTM RC 200.

Which is lighter, HONDA CBR300R or KTM RC 200?

KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 160 kg for HONDA CBR300R.

Which is better, HONDA CBR300R or KTM RC 200?

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.