Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP versus KTM 990 Duke
Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP
Naked
KTM 990 Duke
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
Built von 2024 bis 2025~
RRP 11.500 €
RRP 14.490 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Elastic motor with plenty of power!
- addictive sound
- smooth QuickShifter series (SP only)
- Brembo Stylemas (SP only)
- great handlink and road holding
- Very good price-performance ratio
Pros:
- Engine with endless power
- nice babbling sound
- Precise chassis
- Logically structured operating concept
- technically very well equipped
Cons:
- No cornering ABS
- No cruise control
- No automatic turn signal reset
Cons:
- QuickShifter only at extra cost
- Ambitious price
- Brake needs some force
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 809 mm
Weight : 212 (max: 400 ) kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 809 mm
Weight : 212 (max: 400 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.476 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.128 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 390 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.128 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 390 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: 4-cylinder series, four-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 947 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 93 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 947 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 93 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 157 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 107 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 288 km
Performance: 157 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 107 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 288 km
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 123 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 103 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 315 km
Performance: 123 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 103 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 315 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD fork, spring base, adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 118 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber, Pro-Link deflection system, spring preload, damper rebound and compression adjustable (travel 139 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 17'
Rear tyres: 180/55 17'
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD fork, spring base, adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 118 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber, Pro-Link deflection system, spring preload, damper rebound and compression adjustable (travel 139 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 17'
Rear tyres: 180/55 17'
Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43, fully adjustable (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Apex monoshock shock, spring preload and rebound adjustable (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120 / 70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180 / 55 ZR 17
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43, fully adjustable (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Apex monoshock shock, spring preload and rebound adjustable (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120 / 70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180 / 55 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double discs, Brembo Stylema radial four-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Single Piston Brake Caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Double discs, Brembo Stylema radial four-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Single Piston Brake Caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, 2 x radially mounted four-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, 2 x radially mounted four-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Result
The new Hornet SP is a great and affordable motorcycle. It is fast, easy to ride, looks good and is reasonably equipped. We really liked the ease of use. It's a shame that Honda has dispensed with cornering ABS with so much power. Nevertheless, the Hornet is a real fun grenade that you don't really want to get off of. Driving performance, brakes, sound - everything at a high level, which, by the way, should be the same with the even cheaper standard Hornet. And then all this for less than 10,000 euros !!The test machine was provided to us by motofun . motofun is a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. Anyone who would like to test drive the new SP is welcome here. Or would you prefer the 750 Hornet? Or a Gold Wing or Africa Twin? Anyway, motofun has everything there, so it's worth a visit.
Conclusion on the new Duke 990
The new KTM 990 Duke packs a punch. The rascal twin has become even more powerful, especially in the mid-rev range. Equipment, quality and finish are superb. Above all, the operation has benefited from the new switches and the new cockpit. All in all, a real fun rocket at an ambitious price.The test bike was kindly provided to us by Motorrad Ruser from Haseldorf. There is the new Duke as a presenter - and not only him. The new giant hall of Motorrad Ruser (near Hamburg) is full of the most beautiful KTM's and Yamaha's, a visit is always worthwhile. If only because of the equally excellent coffee machine. Tip: Cappuccino. Let's go to Haseldorf !
