Honda CB750 Hornet vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Two naked bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits. These two sit in different classes, so each score is computed within its own class.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | HondaCB750 Hornet | KTM1390 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, Unicam | LC8 75 degree V-twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 755 cc | 1350 cc |
| Power | 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm | 190 hp at 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm | 145 Nm at 8,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.48 hp/kg | 0.90 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 190 kg | 212 kg |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP, 130 mm | WP APEX 48 mm split function, 125 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable | Fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, 150 mm | WP APEX monoshock, 140 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only | Fully adjustable |
| Front brake | 296 mm, radial 4-piston | 320 mm, monobloc 4-piston |
| ABS | Standard ABS | Cornering ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 795 mm | 834 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm | 1497 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.2 L | 17.5 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.3 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 353 km | 297 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €7,990 | €21,999 |
| Service interval | 12,000 km | 15,000 km |
| Valve check | 24,000 km | 30,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise control | Not available | Optional |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The Honda CB750 Hornet wins this comparison narrowly, 60.6 points to 60.5.
The gap of 0.1 points is built mostly in value, where the CB750 Hornet takes 6.7 points out of the 1390 Super Duke R. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.
On the road the 1390 Super Duke R is the quicker machine: 190 hp and 145 Nm moving 212 kg, against 91.8 hp and 75 Nm moving 190 kg for the CB750 Hornet. That is 0.90 hp per kilo playing 0.48.
The CB750 Hornet costs €7,990, which leaves €14,009 in your pocket against the 1390 Super Duke R at €21,999. Service intervals run 12,000 km on the CB750 Hornet and 15,000 km on the 1390 Super Duke R.
Better for city and commuting
Honda CB750 Hornet
A 795 mm seat, 353 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
KTM 1390 Super Duke R
190 hp pushing 212 kg with WP APEX 48 mm split function up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
Honda CB750 Hornet
353 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the Honda CB750 Hornet or the KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
- The KTM 1390 Super Duke R. It carries 0.90 hp per kilo (190 hp, 212 kg wet) against 0.48 hp per kilo for the Honda CB750 Hornet (91.8 hp, 190 kg).
- Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheaper than the KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet is cheaper at €7,990 list, €14,009 less than the KTM 1390 Super Duke R at €21,999.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet. Its 795 mm seat is 39 mm lower than the KTM 1390 Super Duke R, and at 190 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the CB750 Hornet or the 1390 Super Duke R?
- The KTM 1390 Super Duke R, which scores 9.5 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control, a standard quickshifter and phone connectivity. The Honda CB750 Hornet counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet: 353 km from its 15.2 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 297 km for the KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet, scoring 60.6 of 100 against 60.5 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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