2024 KTM 990 Duke vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 KTM 990 Duke 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.6 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 123 hp (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 157.7 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Torque spans 103 Nm (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 107 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Weight spans 198 kg (2024 KTM 990 Duke) to 212 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 990 Duke | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | HONDA |
| Model | KTM 990 Duke | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 123hp | 157.7hp |
| Torque | 103nm. | 107nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 198kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper with 300 mm discs | Radial mounted four-piston Brembo Stylema brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | 2 piston caliper, brake disc with 240mm disc | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 80.9cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone S22 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone S22 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 250km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12500 | $9999 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, traction control -Launch control, track mode. |
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2024 KTM 990 Duke vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 990 Duke and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the 990 Duke has a lower listed weight, and the CB1000 Hornet SP has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
990 Duke and CB1000 Hornet SP have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
CB1000 Hornet SP has a clear listed power advantage (157.7 hp vs 123 hp).
Torque
990 Duke and CB1000 Hornet SP have very similar listed torque (103 Nm vs 107 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000 Hornet SP has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 250 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
990 Duke has a modest listed weight advantage (198 kg vs 212 kg). CB1000 Hornet SP has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 990 Duke vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for KTM 990 Duke.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 990 Duke or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has 158 hp compared with 123 hp on the KTM 990 Duke.
Which is lighter, KTM 990 Duke or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP?
KTM 990 Duke is lighter at 198 kg vs 212 kg for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP.
Which is better, KTM 990 Duke or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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