Honda CB300R vs KTM Duke 390

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.13 Lakh which is Rs. 73,136 costlier than base model of Honda CB300R priced at Rs. 2.40 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CB300R is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CB300R is powered by 286.01 cc engine , while KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine. Honda CB300R is available in 2 different colours while KTM Duke 390 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Honda CB300R vs KTM Duke 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CB300R vs Duke 390

Key Highlights CB300R STDDuke 390 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
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CB300R vs Duke 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB300R STDKTM Duke 390 STD
Rating
36 reviews
127 reviews
Brand Name Honda KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.40 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB300R Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,571 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,726 CB300R Insurance Rs. 20,700 Duke 390 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
286.01 cc
398.63 cc
Max Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
76.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
63.043 mm
64 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
12.71:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Quarter Mile
15.57 sec @ 132.21 kmph
...
Braking (60-0 kmph)
17.86m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
31.72m
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
51.07m
...
Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
28.9 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
7.35s
...
Top Speed
160 kmph
167 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
29 psi
...

Seat height
801 mm
820 mm
Length*Width*Height
2017*802*1047 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1352 mm
1354 mm
Length
2017 mm
...
Ground Clearance
157 mm
183 mm
Height
1047 mm
...
Width
802 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
9.7 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
146 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
801 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
New Full LCD Multi Function Meter, Seat Length - 627 mm, Emergency Stop Singal
Ride-by-wire
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Diamond Type
Split-Trellis frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
...
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB300R
  • Easy to live with and reliable
  • Attractive design
  • Not exorbitantly priced
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
Honda CB300R
  • Not the smoothest of Hondas
  • Poor pillion comfort
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.

Is Honda CB300R Better Than KTM Duke 390?

56% users have chosen Honda CB300R over KTM Duke 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 282 users have also rated Honda CB300R and KTM Duke 390 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda CB300R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Duke 390 CB300R
Mileage 3.9 3.9
Performance 4.5 4.4
Comfort 4.4 4.6
Maintenance 4.1 4.2
Features 4.6 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better in styling and comfort between CBR 250R and CB 300R also city daily commute and highway long run?
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  • Cb300r is far better in styling than cbr 250r in looks .Cbr 250r carries same looks for years,cb300r is better in commuting but lacks wind protection on highways but accessories are available.
  • Both are equal in performance and comfort
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Q. Will it be wise to upgrade from CBR 250R to CB300R?
  • Yes, but why upgrade to 300 cc from 250? CB is seriously a city bike and for occassional 200-300 KM highway ride. Upgrade if you want excellent city bike, and small Highway riding. But if you want more of Highway riding, if say, keep 250 for city, and try out more serious highway tourer.
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Honda CB300R Vs KTM Duke 390 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB300R vs KTM Duke 390?
As per the users experiences Honda CB300R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB300R vs KTM Duke 390?
The Honda CB300R is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 73,136.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB300R vs KTM Duke 390?
For the STD version, 286.01 cc Petrol engine of CB300R produces 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CB300R has better performance.

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