Honda CB500 vs KTM 390 Duke

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 8,703 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 390 Duke, priced at Rs. 2.84 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the 390 Duke a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB500 and 390 Duke, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs 390 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500KTM 390 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 2.84 Lakh
Engine 501 cc349.32 cc
Max power Not Available41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available168.3 Kg

CB500 vs 390 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyKTM 390 Duke STD
Rating
1 review
1 review
Brand Name Honda KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power Not Available 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
KTM 390 Duke Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,768 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance Rs. 13,461 390 Duke Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
501 cc
349.32 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
89 mm
Stroke
Not Available
56.15 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.68:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
247 PS/tonne
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :- 110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
800 mm
Wheelbase
Not Available
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
15 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Split-Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Rear Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Street
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
3
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
No
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Cornering ABS, SuperMoto ABS, Track Screen, Ride-by-Wire
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke
  • Feature-loaded with premium electronics
  • Lightweight and agile handling
KTM 390 Duke
  • Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)
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The Honda CB500 is cheaper than KTM 390 Duke by ₹8,703.

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