Quick Comparison: Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke

Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke (Quick Comparison): Honda CB300R is now official for India, placed right in the slot between CBR250R and KTM 390 Duke. Those who need a street machine but wish to stay with Honda will now need to look no further as the 2019 CB300R is now available in India for INR 2.41 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle uses a single-cylinder 286cc engine and is almost 20kg lighter in comparison to the powerful 390 Duke. The low-weight benefit helps the CB300R overcome its power output of just 30 HP. The most powerful motorcycle of its segment, KTM 390 Duke is good for 43.5 HP and weighs 166.6 kg.

The tyre size stays exactly similar on both the products while brakes are slightly bigger on the flagship Duke. The power output of Honda CB300R is achieved much lower in comparison to strict street machines but Duke 390 achieves the torque at an even lower point than CB300R. The new motorcycle can be bought in Candy Chromosphere Red and Matte Axis Gray Metallic shade. Here is a quick comparison between Honda CB300R and KTM 390 Duke.

Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke

Engine & Gearbox

Honda CB300R

• Displacement: 286cc
• No. of Cylinder: 1
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 30 HP @ 8000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 27.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
• Mileage: 30 kmpl (Approx.)
• Top Speed: 150-155 kmph (Approx.)

KTM Duke 390

• Displacement: 373.2cc
• No. of Cylinder: 1
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 43.5 HP @ 9000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
• Mileage: 28 kmpl (Approx.)
• Top Speed: 167 kmph (Approx.)

Brakes & Suspension

Honda CB300R

• Front Brake: 296mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
• Front Suspension: 41mm USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

KTM Duke 390

• Front Brake: 320mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 230mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: WP 43mm USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock

Dimensions & Weight

Honda CB300R vs KTM 390 Duke

Honda CB300R

• Overall Length – 2028 mm
• Overall Width – 888 mm
• Overall Height – 1053 mm
• Ground Clearance – 151 mm
• Seat Height – 800 mm
• Wheelbase – 1344 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 147 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 10 litres

KTM Duke 390

• Overall Length – 2002 mm
• Overall Width – 838 mm
• Overall Height – 1274 mm
• Ground Clearance – 185 mm
• Seat Height – 830 mm
• Wheelbase – 1357 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 166.6 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.5 litres

Tires & Frame

Honda CB300R

• Front Tyre – 110/70-R17
• Rear Tyre – 150/60-R17
• Frame – Steel Diamond Frame

KTM Duke 390

• Front Tyre – 110/70-R17
• Rear Tyre – 150/60-R17
• Frame – Steel Tubular Space Frame

Ex-Showroom Price

• Honda CB300R: INR 2.41 lakh
• KTM Duke 390: INR 2.44 lakh