HONDA CB500F 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.
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6 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 (HONDA CB500F).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) up to 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F).
- Weight spans 158 kg (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 188 kg (HONDA CB500F).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 ADVENTURE) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500F).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500F | KTM 390 ADVENTURE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KTM |
| Model | HONDA CB500F | KTM 390 ADVENTURE |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 158kg |
| Front brake | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS | 320 mm Disc with Radially Mounted Caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | 230 mm Disc with Floating Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R-17 radial | 100/90 19 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 radial | 130/80 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel | WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks, 43 mm diameter, 170mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel WP APEX Monoshock, 177 mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps) |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 185km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 14.5 L – 3.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6799 | $7399 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
-5” color TFT-display, Cornering ABS, Off-Road ABS, My Ride connectivity, Ride-by-Wire. |
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2023 HONDA CB500F vs 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB500F and 2023 KTM 390 ADVENTURE differ on the listed specifications: the CB500F has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 390 ADVENTURE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB500F has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CB500F has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
CB500F has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500F has a modest listed top-speed advantage (185 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 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 ADVENTURE is listed higher (85 cm) than CB500F (79 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 CB500F vs KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
HONDA CB500F is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 ADVENTURE.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500F or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
HONDA CB500F has 47 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 ADVENTURE.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500F or KTM 390 ADVENTURE?
KTM 390 ADVENTURE is lighter at 158 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500F.
Which is better, HONDA CB500F 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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