Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

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Technical Specifications Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025
KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025
KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023
KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore76 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power157 HPEngine power180 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque107 NmTorque140 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.7 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,000 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel118 mmTravel125 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandWP
TravelTravel139 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
RakeRake25 degreeRake64.8 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail106 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsSuspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,497 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)212 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)211 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange288 kmRange285 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions136 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions130 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise98 dBStationary noise91 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is more than just a new bike - it's a statement. Honda proves that they can still do it. They have created a bike that impresses in every respect: engine, suspension, brakes, price-performance ratio. You sit on it and immediately know how to ride this thing. There are no puzzles, no nasty surprises. Just pure, honest performance at a price that makes the competition look old. This isn't just a good bike - it's a game changer. Honda is back, and how they are back.

Unbeatable price-performance ratio

top shock of the highest specification

high-quality Brembo Stylema brakes

cultivated four-cylinder with good running behaviour

excellent workmanship and Honda reliability

simple, intuitive handling

comfortable ergonomics for lengthy rides

Engine somewhat sluggish under 6,000 rpm

conservative ABS control without IMU limits braking performance

difficult load change at low engine speeds

too long ratio in first gear

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO

Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

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Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO

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