Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 vs. KTM 990 Duke 2024

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 990 Duke 2024

KTM 990 Duke 2024

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Overview - Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 vs KTM 990 Duke 2024

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

KTM 990 Duke 2024

KTM 990 Duke 2024

Technical Specifications Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 compared to KTM 990 Duke 2024

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025
KTM 990 Duke 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76 mmBore92.5 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke70.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power157 HPEngine power123 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque107 NmTorque103 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.7 Compression Ratio13.5
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 ccmDisplacement947 ccm

Suspension Front

BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
TravelTravel118 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandWP
TravelTravel139 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
RakeRake25 degreeRake65.8 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

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 SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,476 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)212 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)190 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
RangeRange288 kmRange314 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions136 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions110 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.9 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.7 l/100km

Equipment

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

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 990 Duke 2024

KTM 990 Duke 2024

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

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

Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

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