Which bike is better Honda CB500X or KTM 390 Adventure [2021]?

According to our average user rating, KTM 390 Adventure [2021] has a score of 4.6/5 while Honda CB500X is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Honda CB500X and KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is cheaper?

KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or KTM 390 Adventure [2021]?

Honda CB500X is heavier (199 kg) than KTM 390 Adventure [2021] (163 kg).

Honda CB500X vs KTM 390 Adventure [2021]

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda CB500X and KTM 390 Adventure [2021]. The ex-showroom price of Honda CB500X is ₹ 6,31,898 and KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is ₹ 3,28,828. Honda CB500X is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and KTM 390 Adventure [2021] is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Honda CB500X and KTM 390 Adventure [2021].

CB500X vs 390 Adventure [2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CB500X	390 Adventure [2021]
Price	₹ 6,31,898	₹ 3,28,828
Capacity	471 cc	373 cc
Power	46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm	42.3 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	--	28 kmpl

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CB500X

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₹ 6,31,898

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390 Adventure [2021]

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₹ 3,28,828

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	46.93 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	42.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	43.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	471	373
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	67	89
Stroke (mm)	66.8	60
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	10.7 : 1	12.6:1
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.7	14.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	3.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	406
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	28
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	185	180

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	230
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front-4 Piston Radial fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/80 - 19	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	160/60 - 17	130/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	41	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Honda ProLINK Monoshock	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	163
Overall Length (mm)	2,156	2,154
Overall Width (mm)	828	900
Overall Height (mm)	1,412	1,400
Wheelbase (mm)	1,443	1,430
Ground Clearance (mm)	181	200
Seat Height (mm)	830	855
Chassis Type	Steel Tube Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	32000 Kilometers	30000

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 7.0Ah	12 V 8 AH
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Hazard Light, Adjustable Brake Lever	TFT Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Friendly motorcycle
- Engine is refined and torquey
- Good ride quality
- Loaded with safety electronics like TCS, ABS
- Priced quite well
- Excellent touring motorcycle
Could be better
- Priced too high
- Limited service reach
- Misses out on spoke wheels
- Engine misses out on low-end torque
- Not a full blown adventure bike

Colors


Available Colours	Grand Prix Red Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic	Orange White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(4 ratings) 3 reviews	4.6(110 ratings) 41 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	3.8	4.7
Reliability	4.3	4.6
Performance	4.3	4.8
Service Experience	5.0	4.6
Maintenance cost	4.0	4.0
Extra Features	3.8	4.6

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"ahh a 500cc for that money, Nah thanks I'd spend my dime elsewhere"; hold on now mr.

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BEAUTY and BEAST put together

The buying experience was awesome. Rare suspension is a bit stiff. I use it for daily

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