KTM 990 Duke 2025 vs. Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 990 Duke 2025

KTM 990 Duke 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Duke 2025 compared to Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 990 Duke 2025
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92.5 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke70.4 mmStroke55.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power123 HPEngine power157 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque103 NmTorque107 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio11.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement947 ccmDisplacement1,000 ccm

Suspension Front

BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
TravelTravel140 mmTravel118 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandÖhlins
TravelTravel150 mmTravel139 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
RakeRake65.8 degreeRake25 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail98 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, 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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,476 mmWheelbase1,455 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height809 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
RangeRange314 kmRange288 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions136 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.7 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Duke 2025

KTM 990 Duke 2025

The new KTM 990 Duke offers terrific power, both in relaxed everyday riding and on winding country roads. Sachs with the disappointing braking performance is therefore particularly painful here. In my opinion, the KTM remains virtually unrivalled in the upper mid-range when it comes to road fun. Even the excessively high price, when compared with the competition, is not an exclusion criterion for me. According to me, there is no other bike in this segment that is so lively, that combines stability and nimble handling so superbly and also offers such a height of everyday usability. A modern KTM Duke with two cylinders is quite simply a unique bike.

Lively and powerful engine with manners

Comfortable riding position

Playful handling

High stability

Excellent chassis with lots of feedback and stability

Modern electronics with lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS

Smooth 2-cylinder in the lower rev range without jerking

Strong acceleration in the lower rev range

Versatility for both everyday riding and sporty riding

Confident riding performance even in wet conditions

Very light and agile

High-quality display and pleasant operation of the switches

Polarised design

Price/performance ratio below average compared to competitors

gearstick on the test bike too bony and harsh this time

blipper function could give more intermediate throttle

feedback from suspension not perfect

engine slightly raw at low revs compared to three- or four-cylinder bikes

polarised design

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

With its successful revisions and cheeky look, the new Hornet is very appealing without being too aggressive. Only the display looks a little out of place in the otherwise harmonious design and the rear silencer will be recognised from a distance even by the short-sighted among us, Euro5+ sends its regards. But thanks to the Honda accessories catalogue, these visual conspicuousnesses can also be remedied with an additional windscreen that better integrates the display and a slim SC-Project silencer. And at the fighting price of €11,990 or €13,990 for the SP, the new Hornisse will be a serious contender in the battle for buyers' favour, as it has hardly any rivals in terms of price/performance ratio.

Very favourable price

Good handling

Cultivated engine running

Pleasing appearance

Noticeable load change

TC control

No more single swing arm

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Duke vs Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

Price KTM 990 Duke

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Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

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