| General |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Make Model | KTM 390 Adventure R | Honda NX 500 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1445 mm / 56.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
| Height | - | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Length | - | 2165 mm / 84.8 in |
| Width | - | 830 mm / 32.6 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | - | 3.2 Litres |
| Wet Weight | 165 kg / 364 lbs | 198 kg / 437 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm | 46.9 hp / 35 kW @ 8600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 471 cc / 28.7 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves | Four stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 89 x 64 mm | 67.0 x 66.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | EURO 5+ | EURO5 |
| Engine Management | Bosch EMS with RBW | - |
| Fuel Induction | Bosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body | PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | - | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated | Wet multiplate, assisted slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain 520-X Ring | #520 O-ring sealed chain |
| Primary Drive | 86:33 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Steel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe | Steel diamond |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks | 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD forks, pre-load adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | WP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks | Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Rake | - | 27.5° |
| Steering Head Angle | 63.1° | - |
| Trail | - | 108 mm / 4.25 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 230 mm / 9.1 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 230 mm / 9.1 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single | 2x 296mm wave disc with Nissin radial-mount two piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm wave disc 1 piston calipers |
| ABS | Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode | 2 Channel system |
| Rims - Front | - | 19 X MT2.5 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 17 X MT4.5 |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S | 110/80R19M/C (59H) |
| Tyres - Rear | 140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S | 160/60R17M/C (69H) |
| Wheels | Wire spoke, aluminium rims | Multi-spoke cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | 21 x 1.85 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 18 x 2.5 | - |