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Honda CB600F Hornet ABS vs KTM 490 Duke
Complete specifications comparison to help you choose
Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB600F Hornet ABS vs KTM 490 Duke - Detailed Analysis
šļø Honda CB600F Hornet ABS vs KTM 490 Duke - Complete Comparison Guide 2025
Deciding between the Honda CB600F Hornet ABS and KTM 490 Duke? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.
š° Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025
The Honda CB600F Hornet ABS is priced at 750,000 BDT while the KTM 490 Duke costs 1,050,000 BDT. The KTM 490 Duke is 300,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.
š§ Technical Specifications
The Honda CB600F Hornet ABS features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The KTM 490 Duke comes with a N/Acc engine from KTM, positioning it well in the Street Sports segment.
ā” Key Comparison Points
- Brand Reputation: Honda vs KTM - Both established names in Bangladesh
- Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
- Price Point: 750,000 BDT vs 1,050,000 BDT
- Bike Category: Street Bike vs Street Sports
- Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets
šÆ Which Motorcycle to Choose?
Choose Honda CB600F Hornet ABS if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 750,000 BDT price point suits your budget.
Choose KTM 490 Duke if KTM's reputation, Street Sports features, and 1,050,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.
š 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.
š” 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.
Honda CB600F Hornet ABS
ą§³750,000
VS
KTM 490 Duke
ą§³1,050,000
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
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
Multiplate, wet
Wet Multi-plate
Clutch Type
Multiplate, wet
Wet Multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Brand
Honda
KTM
Brand
Honda
KTM
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet ABS
KTM 490 Duke
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet ABS
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet ABS (2013)
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet ABS (2013)
KTM 490 Duke
Model Year
2013
2025
Model Year
2013
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Street Sports
Category/Type
Street Bike
Street Sports
Country of Origin
Japan
Austria
Country of Origin
Japan
Austria
Assembly Location
Japan
Austria
Assembly Location
Japan
Austria
Status
Available (used)
Available
Status
Available (used)
Available
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver
Multiple
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver
Multiple
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Split Seat
Seat Type
Split
Split Seat
Handle Type
Standard
Sporty
Handle Type
Standard
Sporty
Frame Type
Aluminium backbone
Steel Trellis Frame
Frame Type
Aluminium backbone
Steel Trellis Frame
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Aluminum
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Aluminum
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
599.0
488.8
Displacement (cc)
599.0
488.8
Maximum Power
102.00
55.00
Maximum Power
102.00
55.00
Maximum Torque
63.50
52.00
Maximum Torque
63.50
52.00
Peak Power
102 HP
55 HP
Peak Power
102 HP
55 HP
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Valve Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Bore
67.0
89.0
Bore
67.0
89.0
Stroke
42.5
80.0
Stroke
42.5
80.0
Bore x Stroke
67 mm Ć 42.5 mm
89 x 80 mm
Bore x Stroke
67 mm Ć 42.5 mm
89 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.6:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.6:1
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply System
EFI (PGM-FI)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
EFI (PGM-FI)
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
15000
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
15000
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
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
Euro 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
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
3.6
2.1
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
2.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
14.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0
14.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
16.0
25.0
Average Mileage
16.0
25.0
Mileage City
16
N/A
Mileage City
16
N/A
Mileage Highway
20
N/A
Mileage Highway
20
N/A
Load Capacity
180
N/A
Load Capacity
180
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Range
340 km
~350 km
Range
340 km
~350 km
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Indicator
No
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
220
170
Top Speed
220
170
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~4.0 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~4.0 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
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
2150
2020
Overall Length
2150
2020
Overall Width
740
830
Overall Width
740
830
Overall Height
1075
1070
Overall Height
1075
1070
Wheelbase
1435
1370
Wheelbase
1435
1370
Ground Clearance
135
180
Ground Clearance
135
180
Seat Height
800
830
Seat Height
800
830
Step-up Seat Height
800 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
800 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
200.0
189.0
Kerb Weight
200.0
189.0
Gross Weight
200
189
Gross Weight
200
189
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
N/A
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
230.0
Rear Brake Size
240.0
230.0
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
15000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
15000
N/A
Braking Distance
39 m (100 km/h to 0)
N/A
Braking Distance
39 m (100 km/h to 0)
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
Upside-down telescopic fork
WP USD Forks
Front Suspension Type
Upside-down telescopic fork
WP USD Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Mono-shock
WP Monoshock
Rear Suspension Type
Mono-shock
WP Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
130.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
130.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
150.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
150.0
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Climbing Ability
N/A
Good
Climbing Ability
N/A
Good
Wheels & Tires
Front Tyre Size
120/70ZR-17
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
120/70ZR-17
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55ZR-17
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55ZR-17
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
Varies
Varies
Tyre Brand
Varies
Varies
Tyre Life
20000
15000
Tyre Life
20000
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
12.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Life
3
N/A
Battery Life
3
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
4000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
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
No
No
USB Charging
No
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
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
DRL
No
Yes
DRL
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog/Digital
TFT Digital
Display Type
Analog/Digital
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
TFT Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Technology & Features
Trip Meter
Yes
Digital
Trip Meter
Yes
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
Minimal
Minimal
Wind Protection
Minimal
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
Mid-set
Sporty
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
Sporty
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Pricing & Availability
Ex-showroom Price
750000.00 BDT
1050000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
750000.00 BDT
1050000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
750000.00 BDT
1050000.00 BDT
Regular Price
750000.00 BDT
1050000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
4000050000
30000
Registration Cost
4000050000
30000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
3000040000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
3000040000
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
KTM Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
KTM Bangladesh
Service Cost
50008000
N/A
Service Cost
50008000
N/A
Running Cost
Medium
Moderate
Running Cost
Medium
Moderate
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
15,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
15,000 km
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Good
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years