KTM 890 Duke vs Honda NX500

Should you buy KTM 890 Duke or Honda NX500 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. KTM 890 Duke price in is Rs 14,50,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Honda NX500 price in is Rs 7,43,900 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 890 Duke makes 121 PS and 99 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of NX500 stand at 47.59 PS and 43 Nm respectively. KTM offers the 890 Duke in 2 colours whereas the Honda NX500 comes in 2 colours.whereas the KTM 890 Duke tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 9 user reviews..

890 Duke vs NX500

Key Highlights	890 Duke	NX500
Mileage (Overall)	21.09 kmpl	-
Max Power	121 PS @ 9250 rpm	47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin	4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder

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Basic Information	KTM 890 Duke	Honda NX500
On-Road Price	Rs.16,06,594* Onwards	Rs.8,32,090* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	21.09 kmpl	-
Max Power	121 PS @ 9250 rpm	47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on KTM 890 Duke Reviews	-
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 46,442 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 22,789 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.40,594 890 Duke Insurance	Rs.28,678 NX500 Insurance
Colours	Athlantic Blue	Mat Gunpowder Black MetallicPearl Horizon White
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

KTM 890 Duke

Honda NX500

On-Road Price

Rs.16,06,594* Onwards

Rs.8,32,090* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

21.09 kmpl

Max Power

121 PS @ 9250 rpm

47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on KTM 890 Duke Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 46,442

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 22,789

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.40,594
890 Duke Insurance

Rs.28,678
NX500 Insurance

Colours

Athlantic Blue

Mat Gunpowder Black MetallicPearl Horizon White

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin	4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder
Displacement	889 cc	471 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Cable Operated PASC Slipper Clutch	E-Clutch
Ignition	Bosch Ems With Rbw	-
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	90.7 mm	67 mm
Stroke	68.8 mm	66.8 mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1	10.7± 0.2
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	99 Nm @ 7750 rpm	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin

4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder

Displacement

889 cc

471 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Handlebar type	Aluminium, tapered	-
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Track,Rain,Sports,Street	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Super Moto ABS	Honda RoadSync Android and iOS Honda Selectable Torque Control
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Track,Rain,Sports,Street

Performance
Overall Mileage	21.09 kmpl	-
Claimed Top Speed	230 kmph	-

Performance

Overall Mileage

21.09 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

230 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	17.5 L
Width	-	830 mm
Length	-	2165 mm
Height	-	1415 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3.5 L	2.6 L
Ground Clearance	206 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	1482 mm	1445 mm
Dry Weight	166 kg	-
Kerb Weight	171 kg	199 kg
Gross Weight	184 kg	-
Seat height	834 mm	830 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

17.5 L

Width

830 mm

Length

2165 mm

Height

1415 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	320 mm	296 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	240 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	33 psi	29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	33 psi	29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	38 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

296 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

33 psi

29 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

33 psi

29 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Chromium Molybdenum Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder Coated (Subframe - Aluminium, powder coated )	Steel Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Chromium Molybdenum Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder Coated (Subframe - Aluminium, powder coated )

Steel Diamond

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User Reviews of Comparison

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harshit on Aug 27, 2025
5.0
Mind blowing
A excellent bike which is more improved than the old version, fabulous 😍 , the way it has been designed, the parts of the bike , look , style , that attractiveness can easily pull any of the peoples attention and a best bike and soon even I'm gonna buy it for myself, and hope this company manufacturing many like that
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starboy on Jun 16, 2025
5.0
Nice and Sporty Bike
Comfortable ride with good seats placements worth buying.Best for sports and gives good milage.Wonderful bike with all features and safety is 5 star. Impressive features with bright colors and chromatic design. Galaxy first bike with nice and impressive features with affordable price. Nice and available service.
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kevin on Mar 31, 2025
5.0
Worth of buying
Nice bike, the KTM engine comes with Adereline speed with good and very comfort seat that cant beatable speed and the headlight is very fantastic like duke 390 . I has a good engine which comes with 899 cc in affordable price . The showroom owners are good and make this to buy a new brand new vehicle.
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vaibhav on Jan 30, 2025
4.0
KTM 390 a sharp , agile , and thrilling ride
The KTM 890 Duke is an agile and powerful naked bike . offering an exiciting riding experience with its 889cc parallel-twin engine and responsive throttle. Its sharp, agggressive disign with led headlights makes it stnd outt, while the up right riding posistion ensures good control, through the firm seat may not be ideal for long rides. overall, its a great choice for riders looking for speed, style , and handling
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yug on Nov 15, 2024
4.5
YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS BEAST
Sexiest and slimmest bike Mind blowing power!!! More like chota packet bada dhamaka Iska exhaust looks omg!! Bro its looks mannn Getting a duke 890 in december
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FAQs on KTM 890 Duke and Honda NX500

Q) Which bike among KTM 890 Duke and Honda NX500 is cheaper?

A) KTM 890 Duke price starts at Rs 14,50,000 & Honda NX500 price starts at Rs 7,43,900 in Delhi . Honda NX500 is cheaper between these.

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