Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2009

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2009
Overview - Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs KTM 690 Duke 2009

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2009
Technical Specifications Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2009
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

The new Hornet 750 is a really successful naked bike that sets itself above most competitors in the upper entry-level bike class with its wonderfully agile and powerful engine, balanced handling and chassis, comfortable riding position and, last but not least, its extensive electronic equipment. Actually, it comes very close to the middle class, only the boring swingarm and the narrow 160 rear tyre (which, however, helps the handling enormously) do not quite fit into this segment. However, it is hardly more expensive than the entry-level bikes, and instead a few, sometimes even many thousands cheaper than the mid-range. That makes it an unbeatable offer!
KTM 690 Duke 2009

Are there so many people who don't need 100 hp to stabilise their ego? I think with previous single-cylinder models, it was always the design that was the problem, not the lack of power. The Duke manages to look really high-quality even as a small single-cylinder.