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

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Overview - Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

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

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.1 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	157 HP	Engine power	180 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	107 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.7	Compression Ratio	13.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,000 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	118 mm	Travel	125 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	139 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Rake	Rake	25 degree	Rake	64.8 degree
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	106 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,497 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	809 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	288 km	Range	259 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	136 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	145 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	6.17 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	98 dB	Stationary noise	91 dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R retains its brute character for 2022 if you take the beast by the horns. But the Hyper Naked from Mattighofen is also convincing in everyday use and presents itself as a mature all-round companion. Small details could use a little love, but nothing that spoils the positive overall impression of the 1290 Super Duke R.

brutal performance

accessible handling

fully adjustable and stable chassis

high quality standard tyres

comfortable seating position

acceptable fuel consumption.

Full equipment wants to be paid for

fiddly indicator operation

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

Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

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