KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 vs. Honda CB500X 2022

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Honda CB500X 2022

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 compared to Honda CB500X 2022

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Honda CB500X 2022

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Honda CB500X 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Torque	Torque	39 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	398.7 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	62.9 degree	Rake	27.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	296 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Bybre	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Cruise control, Traction control, Modern electronics	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,481 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	870 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	430 km	Range	486 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	79 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	82 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.4 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

The 390 Adventure has never been so uncompromisingly trimmed for off-road use. With powerful travel, modern electronics and less than 180 kg, the 390 Adventure R could be the long sought-after, all-rounder among touring enduros. It can easily conquer motorway stages, be chased through twisties or transmitted over hill and dale. But there is a potential catch: the engine taken from the 390 Duke is also very hungry for revs in the Adventure R. This results in constant shifting and hardly any spontaneous propulsion. This can be particularly annoying in enduro bike mode. So whether the KTM 390 Adventure R can fulfil long-standing desires remains a matter of taste.

Top ergonomics for both standing and seated riding

Adjustable suspension with plenty of reserves

State-of-the-art electronics

Good wind protection

Versatile use

Serious enduro bike tyres

Low weight

Engine needs a lot of revs for superior propulsion

engine tends to stall

brakes not very stable

focus on sportiness reduces comfort (e.g. rather hard seat)

Honda CB500X 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 390 Adventure R vs Honda CB500X

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