Honda CB 500 F versus KTM 390 Duke
Honda CB 500 F
Naked
KTM 390 Duke
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP 6.960 €
RRP 6.299 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Comfort
- easy to use
- Pillion Square
- Range and consumption
Pros:
- Very good technical equipment
- modern cockpit
- Agile handling
- Engine with an astonishing amount of pressure
Cons:
- No assistance systems
Cons:
- a bit too small for taller riders
- Sound could be heartier
- Lambda probe underneath the manifold catches the eye
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 782 mm until : 790 mm
Weight : 189 (max: 371 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 782 mm until : 790 mm
Weight : 189 (max: 371 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.367 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 165 kg
Seat : 800 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 165 kg
Engine
Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 39 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Reach: 387 km
Performance: 45 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 39 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Reach: 387 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 108 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber, spring base 9-way adjustable (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing with ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 108 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber, spring base 9-way adjustable (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing with ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Frame type:
Trellis tubular frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 150/60 17 inches
Trellis tubular frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 150/60 17 inches
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc, Nissin, two-piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin, single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, Nissin, two-piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin, single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Suitable for everyday use without end
So what remains? Sure, the term driving school motorcycle comes to mind, it is rarely meant as a compliment. But the Honda CB 500 F is far from boring in some way, despite its suitability for everyday use. Their lack of the corners and edges that characterize many of the motorcycles described as "strong in character".
But she doesn't get annoyed, sprays the Honda quality from each of her components and never presents you with a puzzle. If that's enough, if you just want to ride a motorcycle without any problems, the CB is the right place for just over 6,000 euros.
The test bike was provided by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.
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