Honda NX500 2024 vs. KTM RC 390 2017

Honda NX500 2024

Honda NX500 2024

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

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Overview - Honda NX500 2024 vs KTM RC 390 2017

Honda NX500 2024

Honda NX500 2024

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

Technical Specifications Honda NX500 2024 compared to KTM RC 390 2017

Honda NX500 2024
KTM RC 390 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore67 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque35 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,340 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)196 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)147 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity10 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NX500 2024

Honda NX500 2024

The Honda NX500 is a versatile A2 adventure bike that is particularly at home on tarmac and can offer a lot from everyday riding to relaxed touring. It has no major shortcomings, while at the same time offering many strengths, albeit not spectacular ones. On long journeys, the relaxed riding position and the good suspension, which also performs well on winding roads in combination with the improved brakes, are a delight. Pragmatists can look forward to low fuel consumption and a high range, and it can even cope with light off-roads.

Finely controllable, good-natured engine with linear power delivery

Good brakes

Good, well-balanced suspension

Comfortable seating position

High range

Agile handling

Never overtaxes the rider, but allows riding pleasure

Traction control can be easily deactivated

Transmission shifts very cleanly

Limited off-road capability

ABS not disengageable

somewhat low power and payload (185 kg) for riding with a pillion passenger

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

If you can afford to pay around 8,500 euros (Germany) or just under 9,000 euros (Austria) for the RC390 R and then have around 11,000 flakes left over for the SSP 300 kit, you will get world championship-ready racing goods. "Ready to Race", the name says it all, really. In this case, "Ready to win the World Championship" would almost be more accurate, because the parts kit is actually so complete and complies with the FIM regulations. KTM is doing everything it can to accommodate all those who are considering a serious entry into the racing world, especially of course all the young hopefuls out there. KTM Customer Racing, I pull my helmet! Bravo!

Never before has it been easier to get hold of a World Championship-ready racing machine.

The realisation that I will probably not become a gifted ring rider.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda NX500 vs KTM RC 390

Price Honda NX500

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