KTM 390 DUKE vs HONDA CB500F
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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.
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Lowest 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 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE) 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 (KTM 390 DUKE) to 500 cc (HONDA CB500F).
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| Specification | KTM 390 DUKE | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | HONDA |
| Model | KTM 390 DUKE | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 400cc | 500cc |
| Power | 44hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 120/70R-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 160/60-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2023 HONDA CB500F differ on the listed specifications: the 390 DUKE has a lower listed weight, and the CB500F has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
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 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 DUKE is listed higher (83 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 KTM 390 DUKE vs HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F has 47 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 DUKE.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or HONDA CB500F?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500F.
Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or HONDA CB500F?
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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