Honda XL 350 R vs KTM Enduro 350 (1989)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XL 350 Rstacks up against the KTM Enduro 350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XL 350 RKTM Enduro 350
Model year19871989
Price
Engine340 cc344 cc
Horsepower27 hp16 hp
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.60-17 3.00-21 / 4.50-18

Honda XL 350 R vs KTM Enduro 350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XL 350 R and the KTM Enduro 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XL 350 R brings 27 hp, while the KTM Enduro 350 counters with 16 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: