Honda CB500F 2014 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2016

Honda CB500F 2014

KTM 125 Duke 2016

Technical Specifications Honda CB500F 2014 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2016

Honda CB500F 2014

KTM 125 Duke 2016

Honda CB500F 2014

KTM 125 Duke 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	127 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500F 2014

Like its two-cylinder predecessors CB500 and CBF500, the new CB500F presents itself as a mature motorbike for beginners, returning riders or for the daily commute to work. With the modern LED headlight and LED tail light, Honda is moving with the times and thus offers a great package in the A2 driving licence class. With its nimble handling, it is convincing both in city traffic and on country roads, and thanks to the revisions to the engine and transmission, it cuts a sportier figure than ever before. The chassis, on the other hand, offers enough comfort, which is further supported by the adjustable brake lever.

easy handling

powerful, elastic engine

comfortable seating position

LED lighting technology

nice sound

missing gear indicator

KTM 125 Duke 2016

For 16-year-olds and B-111 owners, the KTM 125 Duke is a blessing because it is not a small moped brand, but a real motorbike brand with sporty prestige and a high coolness factor. Motorcyclists who have outgrown school age will miss performance and are more likely to use the smallest Duke for very short everyday trips, if at all. I would then rather prefer a scooter, which also has storage space.

Extremely manoeuvrable

high-quality equipment

power parts for individualisation

little comfort

modest performance