Honda CB750 Hornet vs KTM 390 Duke
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 | KTM390 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, Unicam | Single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 755 cc | 398.7 cc |
| Power | 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm | 45 hp at 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm | 39 Nm at 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.48 hp/kg | 0.27 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 190 kg | 165 kg |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP, 130 mm | WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 150 mm |
| Front adjustability | Non-adjustable | Compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, 150 mm | WP APEX monoshock, 150 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only | Preload and rebound |
| Front brake | 296 mm, radial 4-piston | 320 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Standard ABS | Cornering ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 795 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.2 L | 15 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.3 L/100 km | 3.5 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 353 km | 429 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €7,990 | €6,299 |
| Service interval | 12,000 km | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 24,000 km | 20,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The KTM 390 Duke wins this comparison clearly, 66.6 points to 60.6.
The gap of 6 points is built mostly in handling and chassis, where the 390 Duke takes 7.7 points out of the CB750 Hornet. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.
On the road the CB750 Hornet is the quicker machine: 91.8 hp and 75 Nm moving 190 kg, against 45 hp and 39 Nm moving 165 kg for the 390 Duke. That is 0.48 hp per kilo playing 0.27.
The 390 Duke costs €6,299, which leaves €1,691 in your pocket against the CB750 Hornet at €7,990. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the 390 Duke and 12,000 km on the CB750 Hornet.
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 390 Duke
45 hp pushing 165 kg with WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge 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 390 Duke?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet. It carries 0.48 hp per kilo (91.8 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the KTM 390 Duke (45 hp, 165 kg).
- Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheaper than the KTM 390 Duke?
- The KTM 390 Duke is cheaper at €6,299 list, €1,691 less than the Honda CB750 Hornet at €7,990.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet. Its 795 mm seat is 25 mm lower than the KTM 390 Duke, and at 190 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the CB750 Hornet or the 390 Duke?
- The KTM 390 Duke, which scores 8.3 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Honda CB750 Hornet counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The KTM 390 Duke: 429 km from its 15 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 353 km for the Honda CB750 Hornet.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The KTM 390 Duke, scoring 66.6 of 100 against 60.6 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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