Honda CB500X vs KTM 390 Duke Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Great styling Good stability on the road High-grade power delivery Read More	Aggressive and modern design High amount of features Thrilling performance Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive compared to its competitors Read More	Stiff ride quality Pillion comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	373.2 cc
Maximum Power	49.6 hp	42.9 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L	13.4 L
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	44 Nm	37 Nm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Emission Control	WTMC mode	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	89 mm x 60 mm

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Dimension

Category	Dual Sport	Sport
Height	1390 mm	800 mm
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1357 mm
Ground Clearance	167 mm	185 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	840 mm	760 mm
Length	2095 mm	2145 mm
Kerb Weight	194 kg	--
Seat Height	--	830 mm
Dry Weight	--	149 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	EFI
Fuel Reserve	--	2.5 L

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	150/60 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/70 R17
Tyre Type	Run Flat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	WP USD
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	142 mm

Electrical

Range City	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Pack Life	No	--
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Capacity	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Input	No	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

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Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Sport Sport
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Shutter Lock	No	Optional Optional
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Honda Ignition Security System Honda Ignition Security System	--
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Digital Digital	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	No	No
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Split Trellis Frame Split Trellis Frame
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Split Split	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

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Brake

Front Brake	Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Head Lamp	Reflector Reflector	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Bulb Bulb	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No