Honda CB500 Hornet 2024 vs. KTM 390 Duke 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2024

Honda CB500 Hornet 2024

KTM 390 Duke 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

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Overview - Honda CB500 Hornet 2024 vs KTM 390 Duke 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2024

Honda CB500 Hornet 2024

KTM 390 Duke 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CB500 Hornet 2024 compared to KTM 390 Duke 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2024
KTM 390 Duke 2025
Honda CB500 Hornet 2024
Honda CB500 Hornet 2024
KTM 390 Duke 2025
KTM 390 Duke 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore67 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke64 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power45 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque39 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement399 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountdirect
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,357 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)188 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)165 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
RangeRange488 kmRange387 km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500 Hornet 2024

Honda CB500 Hornet 2024

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

KTM 390 Duke 2025

KTM 390 Duke 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Honda CB500 Hornet

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 390 Duke

Model year
Current average market prices

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