Honda CBR500R vs KTM RC 390
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CBR500R and the KTM RC 390 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC). Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CBR500R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱400,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,284
Photo: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, via ktm.com.
KTM RC 390
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱335,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,517
How they differ
- The KTM RC 390 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱335,000, which is ₱65,000 (16%) below the Honda CBR500R at ₱400,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the RC 390 is estimated at ₱9,517 a month against ₱11,284 for the CBR500R, a difference of ₱1,767 a month.
- The CBR500R has more torque (44.7 Nm against 37 Nm for the RC 390).
- The CBR500R has the larger engine (471 cc against 373 cc for the RC 390).
- The CBR500R has the lower seat at 789 mm, 35 mm below the RC 390, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CBR500R carries more fuel (17.1 L against 13.7 L for the RC 390).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CBR500RStandard, ₱400,000 | KTM RC 390Standard, ₱335,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, liquid cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 373 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50.5 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 44.7 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Electronic fuel injection, Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 30.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch | 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain (520 X-Ring) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2081 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 765 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1145 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1409 mm | 1343 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 789 mm | 824 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 158 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 190 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.1 L | 13.7 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa upside-down fork | WP APEX 43, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link Mono with 5-Stage Pre-Load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm | WP APEX - Monoshock, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 296mm x 4mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, 320 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240mm x 5mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper | Single-piston floating calliper, 230 mm disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70 - 17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160 / 60 - 17 M/C (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.