2022 Honda CB400X Vs KTM 390 Adventure: Spec Comparison

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The Honda CB400X Takes On The KTM 390 Adventure On Paper

• Published December 14, 2021
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• By Pratik Bhanushali
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The Honda CB400X has received some minor yet crucial updates for 2022

Honda recently launched the updated CB400X in Japan with a few crucial tweaks. However, It still sports the same motor and design for 2022. While it’s currently sold only in Japan, we already have the KTM 390 Adventure as a seasoned offering in the same segment. So let’s compare the two ADVs and see which one’s better, on paper.

Engine

Specifications	CB400X	390 Adventure
Engine	399cc, in-line twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve motor	373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine
Power	46PS @ 9000rpm	43.5PS @ 9000rpm
Torque	38Nm @ 7500rpm	37Nm @ 7000rpm
Gearbox	6-speed, slip-and-assist clutch	6-speed, slip-and-assist clutch

The Honda CB400X takes the cake with a marginal difference in terms of power and torque. However, it's the refinement and the way the Honda delivers its power which should help it be a better tourer. The KTM’s single-cylinder motor is more frantic, which more or less provides a bit more of a raw experience, and with that there are some vibrations that one will experience.

Underpinnings

Specifications	CB400X	390 Adventure
Frame	Steel diamond type	Steel trellis frame
Front suspension	41mm Showa SFF-BP (separate function fork big piston)	43mm WP Apex USD, 170 mm travel
Rear suspension	Monoshock	WP Apex monoshock, preload adjustable, 177mm travel
Front brake	320mm dual disc	320mm disc
Rear brake	240mm disc	230mm disc
Front tyre	110 / 80- 19	100/90 - 19
Rear tyre	160 / 60- 17	130/80 - 17

Even in terms of suspension and braking, the 2022 Honda CB400X aces the department. It not only gets better springs, but should also offer more braking prowess from its dual front disc brake setup. The KTM, meanwhile, would offer better directional transitions and be an eager handler, thanks to its slimmer tyres, and another crucial aspect that we cover in the next point.

Dimensions

Specifications	CB400X	390 Adventure
Wheelbase	1,435mm	1,430mm
Ground clearance	150mm	200mm
Fuel tank capacity	17.17-liters	14.5-litres
Seat height	800mm	855mm
Kerb weight	199kg	177kg

The shorter wheelbase, 22kg less kerb weight and a more involving rider’s triangle should make the 390 ADV the better handler as well. Also, it has more ground clearance than the CB400X, which should make it a better off-roader too.

But Honda has equipped the CB400X with a 17.7-litre fuel tank, which is 2.67 litres larger than the KTM, so expect lesser fuel stops on long journeys. And its low seat height should also be more convenient for shorter riders to put their feet down.

Features

CB400X	390 Adventure
Traction Control	No	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
Navigation	No	Yes
Charging Socket	No	Yes
Crash Protection	No	Yes

In terms of features, the KTM 390 Adventure is miles ahead of the Honda. It ticks every box mentioned below while the CB400X doesn’t even get a TFT display, let alone connectivity options. Not to mention, the traction control system makes the 390 Adventure a bit more safer as well.

Price and Verdict

CB400X	390 Adventure
JPY 8,58,000 (approximately Rs 5.72 lakh, excluding taxes)	Rs 3,28,443 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Lastly, there’s an exponential price difference between the Honda CB400X and the KTM 390 Adventure. Overall, the Austrian ADV offers way more features and almost the same amount of power without burning a hole in your wallet. So if you had to pick one of the two ADVs, the KTM 390 Adventure would be the sensible choice.

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