Honda CBR500R vs KTM 390 Adventure Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda CBR500R and KTM 390 Adventure, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Honda CBR500R priced at RM 29,891 while the KTM 390 Adventure Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 33,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 390 Adventure engine displacement is 373 while the Honda CBR500R houses a 471 engine.

Brand	Honda Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 29,891	RM 33,800 KTM 390 Adventure Price
Variant	CBR500R Standard	390 Adventure Standard
User Rating	4.61 CBR500R reviews	4.33 390 Adventure reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	471 cc	373 cc
Maximum Power	49.6 hp	43 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 6,800 Installment : RM 394 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

Honda CBR500R Slant Rear View Full Image

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Honda CBR500R Images

KTM 390 Adventure Slant Rear View Full Image

KTM 390 Adventure Left Side View Full Image

KTM 390 Adventure Right Side Viewfull Image

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KTM 390 Adventure Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.61/5 23 reviews	4.33/5 12 reviews
User Review Comparison	An intuitive, forgiving, and easy package For most new riders, the Honda CBR500R offers good power. You won’t be able to outgrow it too fast, and at the same time, won’t find it too much.... Read More M Musawwir May 15, 2025 for Honda CBR500R	Super-fun adventures on two wheels Once I set my mind on building confidence in ADV riding, no other bike model in Malaysia appealed to me as much as KTM 390-Adenture. Powered by a... Read More I Ishraq Jul 14, 2025 for KTM 390 Adventure

From The Experts

Things we like	Responsive engine Wave Key and HISS Great suspension setup Read More	--
Things we don't like	Optional ABS Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	373 cc
Maximum Power	49.6 hp	43 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.7 L	14.5 L
Maximum Torque	43 Nm	37 Nm
Engine Type	Parallel-Twin Engine DOHC Liquid-Cooled	Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	89 mm x 60 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	--
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	12.6:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Fuel Consumption	25 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	--
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance	140 mm	200 mm
Width	756 mm	900 mm
Height	1150 mm	1400 mm
Wheel Base	1409 mm	1430 mm
Kerb Weight	195 kg	--
Seat Height	789 mm	855 mm
Length	2081 mm	2154 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	--	158 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital Transistorised	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	100/90 R19
Tyre Type	Runflat, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	130/80 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Prolink	Rear Shock
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	USD
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	170 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	177 mm

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Central Locking	No	--
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Touring Touring
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	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	--
Navigator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes