Honda CB750 Hornet vs KTM 990 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 | KTM990 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, Unicam | LC8c parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 755 cc | 947 cc |
| Power | 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm | 123 hp at 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm | 103 Nm at 6,750 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.48 hp/kg | 0.63 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 190 kg | 194 kg |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP, 130 mm | WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 140 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 | 300 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Standard ABS | Cornering ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 795 mm | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.2 L | 14.8 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4.3 L/100 km | 4.7 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 353 km | 315 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €7,990 | €12,999 |
| 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 | Optional |
| Cruise control | Not available | Optional |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The KTM 990 Duke wins this comparison narrowly, 60.8 points to 60.6.
The gap of 0.2 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 990 Duke takes 8.9 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 990 Duke is the quicker machine: 123 hp and 103 Nm moving 194 kg, against 91.8 hp and 75 Nm moving 190 kg for the CB750 Hornet. That is 0.63 hp per kilo playing 0.48.
The CB750 Hornet costs €7,990, which leaves €5,009 in your pocket against the 990 Duke at €12,999. Service intervals run 12,000 km on the CB750 Hornet and 15,000 km on the 990 Duke.
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
Honda CB750 Hornet
91.8 hp pushing 190 kg with Showa 41 mm SFF-BP up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
KTM 990 Duke
315 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 990 Duke?
- The KTM 990 Duke. It carries 0.63 hp per kilo (123 hp, 194 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 990 Duke?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet is cheaper at €7,990 list, €5,009 less than the KTM 990 Duke at €12,999.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The Honda CB750 Hornet. Its 795 mm seat is 30 mm lower than the KTM 990 Duke, and at 190 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the CB750 Hornet or the 990 Duke?
- The KTM 990 Duke, which scores 8.8 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 Honda CB750 Hornet: 353 km from its 15.2 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 315 km for the KTM 990 Duke.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The KTM 990 Duke, scoring 60.8 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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