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Honda CB Unicorn 160 vs KTM 390 Duke

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB Unicorn 160

Honda CB Unicorn 160

৳170,000
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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke

৳600,000
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Honda CB Unicorn 160 vs KTM 390 Duke - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CB Unicorn 160 vs KTM 390 Duke - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CB Unicorn 160 and KTM 390 Duke? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Honda CB Unicorn 160 is priced at 170,000 BDT while the KTM 390 Duke costs 600,000 BDT. The KTM 390 Duke is 430,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Honda CB Unicorn 160 features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The KTM 390 Duke comes with a N/Acc engine from KTM, positioning it well in the Street Sports segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Honda vs KTM - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 170,000 BDT vs 600,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Bike vs Street Sports
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CB Unicorn 160 if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 170,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose KTM 390 Duke if KTM's reputation, Street Sports features, and 600,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine, Air Cooled
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine, Air Cooled
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Brand
Honda
KTM
Brand
Honda
KTM
Model
Honda CB Unicorn 160
KTM 390 Duke
Model
Honda CB Unicorn 160
KTM 390 Duke
Bike Name
Honda CB Unicorn 160
KTM 390 Duke
Bike Name
Honda CB Unicorn 160
KTM 390 Duke
Model Year
2025
2025
Model Year
2025
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Street Sports
Category/Type
Street Bike
Street Sports
Country of Origin
India
Austria
Country of Origin
India
Austria
Assembly Location
India
India
Assembly Location
India
India
Status
Available
Available
Status
Available
Available
Colors Available
Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Radiant Red Metallic
Multiple
Colors Available
Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Radiant Red Metallic
Multiple
Battery Type
Maintenance Free Lead Acid
N/A
Battery Type
Maintenance Free Lead Acid
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Single
Split Seat
Seat Type
Single
Split Seat
Handle Type
Pipe Handle Bar
Sporty
Handle Type
Pipe Handle Bar
Sporty
Frame Type
Diamond
Steel Trellis Frame
Frame Type
Diamond
Steel Trellis Frame
Swingarm Type
Diamond
Aluminum
Swingarm Type
Diamond
Aluminum

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
162.71cc
373.2
Displacement (cc)
162.71cc
373.2
Maximum Power
13.28 Bhp @ 7500 RPM
43.00
Maximum Power
13.28 Bhp @ 7500 RPM
43.00
Maximum Torque
14.58 NM @ 5500 RPM
37.00
Maximum Torque
14.58 NM @ 5500 RPM
37.00
Peak Power
13.8 HP
43 HP
Peak Power
13.8 HP
43 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
57.3mm
89.0
Bore
57.3mm
89.0
Stroke
63.0mm
60.0
Stroke
63.0mm
60.0
Bore x Stroke
57.3 mm x 63 mm
89 x 60 mm
Bore x Stroke
57.3 mm x 63 mm
89 x 60 mm
Compression Ratio
10:01
12.6:1
Compression Ratio
10:01
12.6:1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Kick & Electric Start
Digital
Ignition System
Kick & Electric Start
Digital
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W30
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W30
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
15000
Valve Adjustment Interval
12000
15000
Starting System
Electric & Kick Start
Electric
Starting System
Electric & Kick Start
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.101 HP/kg
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.101 HP/kg
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
BS6
Euro 5
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
Yes
Power Mode Indicator
No
Yes

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
1.1
2.0
Engine Oil Capacity
1.1
2.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
13.4
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
13.4
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
50 Kmpl (Approx)
30.0
Average Mileage
50 Kmpl (Approx)
30.0
Mileage City
45
N/A
Mileage City
45
N/A
Mileage Highway
55
N/A
Mileage Highway
55
N/A
Load Capacity
150
N/A
Load Capacity
150
N/A
Battery Capacity
124.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
124.0
N/A
Range
~600 km (estimated)
~350 km
Range
~600 km (estimated)
~350 km
Range Indicator
Yes
Yes
Range Indicator
Yes
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
110
170
Top Speed
110
170
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A (estimated ~11-12 sec)
~5.5 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A (estimated ~11-12 sec)
~5.5 seconds
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
5
6
Number of Gears
5
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
5-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
5-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
2000030000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
2000030000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2081 mm
2020
Overall Length
2081 mm
2020
Overall Width
756 mm
830
Overall Width
756 mm
830
Overall Height
1103 mm
1070
Overall Height
1103 mm
1070
Wheelbase
1324
1370
Wheelbase
1324
1370
Ground Clearance
187 mm
170
Ground Clearance
187 mm
170
Seat Height
798 mm
830
Seat Height
798 mm
830
Step-up Seat Height
798 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
798 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
136.0
172.0
Kerb Weight
136.0
172.0
Gross Weight
139 kg
172
Gross Weight
139 kg
172
Battery Weight
~2 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
~2 kg
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Single Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Single Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum Brake
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum Brake
Disc
Front Brake Size
240 mm
320.0
Front Brake Size
240 mm
320.0
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
230.0
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
230.0
ABS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
ABS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
1000015000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
1000015000
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
WP USD Forks
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
WP USD Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Spring Loaded Hydraulic (Mono Shock)
WP Monoshock
Rear Suspension Type
Spring Loaded Hydraulic (Mono Shock)
WP Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
142.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
142.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
150.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
150.0
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Climbing Ability
Moderate
Good
Climbing Ability
Moderate
Good

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
80/100-18
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
100/90-18
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
100/90-18
150/60-17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Tubeless
Varies
Tyre Brand
Tubeless
Varies
Tyre Life
1500020000
15000
Tyre Life
1500020000
15000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12V 4Ah
N/A
Battery Voltage
12V 4Ah
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Life
2
N/A
Battery Life
2
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
Yes (USB Type-C port)
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB Type-C port)
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
Yes
Error Code Display
No
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
Halogen
LED
Turn Signal Type
Halogen
LED
DRL
No
Yes
DRL
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Display Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Display Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
No
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
No
Yes
Bluetooth Features
No
Yes
Bluetooth Features
No
Yes
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
No
Street, Sport
Riding Modes
No
Street, Sport
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
No
Minimal
Wind Protection
No
Minimal
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Standard
Sporty
Footpeg Position
Standard
Sporty
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
170000.00 BDT
600000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
170000.00 BDT
600000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
170000.00 BDT
600000.00 BDT
Regular Price
170000.00 BDT
600000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
1200020000
15000
Registration Cost
1200020000
15000
Insurance Cost
30005000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
30005000
1500020000
EMI Options
Available
Available
EMI Options
Available
Available
Distributor/Seller
Honda Bangladesh
KTM Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Honda Bangladesh
KTM Bangladesh
Service Cost
10001500
N/A
Service Cost
10001500
N/A
Running Cost
Low
Moderate
Running Cost
Low
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km
15,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km
15,000 km
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Service Intervals
3000
10000
Service Intervals
3000
10000
Warranty Terms
2 years or 20,000 km
2 years
Warranty Terms
2 years or 20,000 km
2 years
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