| Engine | Honda Rebel 500 | KTM 390 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc | 373 cc |
| Max power | 27 hp | 43 hp (@8 600 RPM) |
| Max torque | 19 lb ft | 25 lb ft (@6 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 7 000 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 1 650 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Single |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil type | 15W50 | |
| Spark plug type | BOSCH VR 5 NE, BOSCH VR 5 NEU | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 4 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 89.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.8 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 14.94 lbs/hp | 8.05 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 167 hp/2500lbs | 310 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Honda Rebel 500 | KTM 390 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.667 | |
| Final drive | 3.0 | |
| 1. gear | 2.667 (35 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.857 (50 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.421 (66 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.143 (82 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 0.956 (98 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 0.84 (112 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda Rebel 500 | KTM 390 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis frame | |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.76 in travel | USD 43mm, 5.91 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Dual shocks, 3.78 in travel | Monoshock, 5.91 in travel |