2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs KTM 390 DUKE
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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 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE) up to 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 DUKE) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
Reader votes so far — total 6: 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet (3); KTM 390 DUKE (3).
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| Specification | HONDA CB500 Hornet | KTM 390 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KTM |
| Model | HONDA CB500 Hornet | KTM 390 DUKE |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 47hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
-TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet vs 2023 KTM 390 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet and 2023 KTM 390 DUKE differ on the listed specifications: the CB500 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 390 DUKE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB500 Hornet has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
CB500 Hornet has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 DUKE is listed higher (83 cm) than CB500 Hornet (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB500 Hornet vs KTM 390 DUKE?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB500 Hornet or KTM 390 DUKE?
HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 DUKE.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB500 Hornet or KTM 390 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 188 kg for HONDA CB500 Hornet.
Which is better, HONDA CB500 Hornet or KTM 390 DUKE?
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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