2024 HONDA NX500 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.
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.
- 2024 HONDA NX500 83 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 47 hp (2024 HONDA NX500).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA NX500).
- Weight spans 158 kg (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 196 kg (2024 HONDA NX500).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA NX500).
Reader votes so far — total 55: 2024 HONDA NX500 (47); KTM 390 ADVENTURE (8).
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| Specification | HONDA NX500 | KTM 390 ADVENTURE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KTM |
| Model | HONDA NX500 | KTM 390 ADVENTURE |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 196kg | 158kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin axial mounted two piston calipers | 320 mm Disc with Radially Mounted Caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | 230 mm Disc with Floating Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80R19M/C59H | 100/90 19 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60R17M/C69H | 130/80 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks, 43 mm diameter, 170mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm | WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps) |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.5 L – 4 L/100km | 14.5 L – 3.3 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $7399 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch full colour TFT screen, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) -PGM-FI settings improve low-rpm acceleration and power delivery across the rev-range -Assist/slipper clutch, HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System) |
-5” color TFT-display, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS, My Ride connectivity, Ride-by-Wire. |
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2024 HONDA NX500 vs 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA NX500 and 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE differ on the listed specifications: the NX500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 390 ADVENTURE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
NX500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
NX500 has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
NX500 has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
NX500 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 ADVENTURE is notably lighter on the listed weight (158 kg vs 196 kg). NX500 has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA NX500 vs KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
HONDA NX500 is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 ADVENTURE.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA NX500 or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
HONDA NX500 has 47 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 ADVENTURE.
Which is lighter, HONDA NX500 or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
KTM 390 ADVENTURE is lighter at 158 kg vs 196 kg for HONDA NX500.
Which is better, HONDA NX500 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.
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