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KTM 390 Duke 2025 vs. Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

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Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2025 vs Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2025 compared to Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025
Honda CB500 Hornet 2025
KTM 390 Duke 2025
KTM 390 Duke 2025
Honda CB500 Hornet 2025
Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke64 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power45 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpm
TorqueTorque39 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement399 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountPro-Link
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter296 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, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 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 width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,357 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)165 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)188 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
RangeRange387 kmRange488 km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

The Honda CB500 Hornet proves to be a mature and well-balanced naked bike that is an excellent choice in the A2 class.

Smooth but really sufficient engine power

good revvvy even at low engine speeds

precise and smooth clutch and gearstick

vibration-free riding performance

stable and pleasant chassis damping

excellent turning-in behaviour

powerful brakes with double disk front brakes

high build quality

clear and informative display

good handling and agility, user-friendly electronic Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

comfortable seating position

good balance between riding pleasure and safety.

higher weight compared to some competitors could be annoying for very light riders

suspension can be overloaded with a sporty riding style or higher rider weight

possibly less comfortable for taller riders

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 390 Duke vs Honda CB500 Hornet

Price KTM 390 Duke

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda CB500 Hornet

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Current average market prices

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