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Honda CB600F Hornet vs KTM RC 390
Complete specifications comparison to help you choose
Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB600F Hornet vs KTM RC 390 - Detailed Analysis
šļø Honda CB600F Hornet vs KTM RC 390 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025
Deciding between the Honda CB600F Hornet and KTM RC 390? 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 is priced at 700,000 BDT while the KTM RC 390 costs 780,000 BDT. The KTM RC 390 is 80,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.
š§ Technical Specifications
The Honda CB600F Hornet features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The KTM RC 390 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: 700,000 BDT vs 780,000 BDT
- Bike Category: Street Bike vs Street Sports
- Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets
šÆ Which Motorcycle to Choose?
Choose Honda CB600F Hornet if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 700,000 BDT price point suits your budget.
Choose KTM RC 390 if KTM's reputation, Street Sports features, and 780,000 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
ą§³700,000
VS
KTM RC 390
ą§³780,000
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, EFI
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, EFI
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet, Multi-Plate, Slipper Clutch
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet, Multi-Plate, Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain
N/A
Drive Type
Chain
N/A
Brand
Honda
KTM
Brand
Honda
KTM
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
KTM RC 390
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
KTM RC 390
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
KTM RC 390
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
KTM RC 390
Model Year
1998
2025
Model Year
1998
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
Imported
Assembly Location
Japan
Imported
Status
Available (used)
Upcoming
Status
Available (used)
Upcoming
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
KTM Orange, Black, Blue
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
KTM Orange, Black, Blue
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Maintenance Free
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Maintenance Free
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Split
Seat Type
Split
Split
Handle Type
Standard
Clip-on
Handle Type
Standard
Clip-on
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Trellis Frame
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Trellis Frame
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Cast Aluminum
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Cast Aluminum
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
599.0
373.2
Displacement (cc)
599.0
373.2
Maximum Power
N/A
42.99
Maximum Power
N/A
42.99
Maximum Torque
N/A
367000.00
Maximum Torque
N/A
367000.00
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
N/A
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
N/A
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Bore
65.0
N/A
Bore
65.0
N/A
Stroke
45.2
N/A
Stroke
45.2
N/A
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
89 mm x 60 mm
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
89 mm x 60 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
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital
Engine Layout
Inline-4
N/A
Engine Layout
Inline-4
N/A
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
N/A
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start
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 2/3 (varies by year)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
Euro 5
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Fuel & Mileage
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
2.0
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
2.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
13.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
13.7
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
15.0
25.0
Average Mileage
15.0
25.0
Mileage City
15
25
Mileage City
15
25
Mileage Highway
20
30
Mileage Highway
20
30
Load Capacity
180
150
Load Capacity
180
150
Battery Capacity
128.0
12.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
12.0
Range
270ā340 km (tank size dependent)
N/A
Range
270ā340 km (tank size dependent)
N/A
Range Indicator
No
N/A
Range Indicator
No
N/A
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
220226
170
Top Speed
220226
170
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~3.5 seconds
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~3.5 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~6 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~6 seconds
Quick Shifter
No
Yes
Quick Shifter
No
Yes
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
Yes
Traction Control
No
Yes
Transmission & Drive
Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
6-speed
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
6-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-speed
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
15000
Chain/Belt Life
20000
15000
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
2055
2000
Overall Length
2055
2000
Overall Width
745
800
Overall Width
745
800
Overall Height
1070
1130
Overall Height
1070
1130
Wheelbase
1425
1357
Wheelbase
1425
1357
Ground Clearance
140
170
Ground Clearance
140
170
Seat Height
790
830
Seat Height
790
830
Step-up Seat Height
790ā800 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
790ā800 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
198.0
166.0
Kerb Weight
198.0
166.0
Gross Weight
198
166
Gross Weight
198
166
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
N/A
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc (ByBre, 4-piston caliper)
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc (ByBre, 4-piston caliper)
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc (ByBre, single-piston)
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc (ByBre, single-piston)
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
230.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
230.0
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual Channel
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual Channel
Brake Pad Life
15000
10000
Brake Pad Life
15000
10000
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
~40 m (100-0 km/h)
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
~40 m (100-0 km/h)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Suspension & Handling
Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
WP Apex 43 mm USD Forks
Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
WP Apex 43 mm USD Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
WP Apex Monoshock (adjustable)
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
WP Apex Monoshock (adjustable)
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
N/A
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (suspension)
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (suspension)
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Wheels & Tires
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
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
Metzeler
Tyre Brand
Varies
Metzeler
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
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
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
Full LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
Full LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
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 (varies by year)
Full Digital TFT
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Full Digital TFT
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital TFT
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital TFT
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
N/A
Clock
Yes
N/A
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
N/A
Bluetooth-enabled
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
Bluetooth-enabled
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth Features
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Navigation
N/A
N/A
Riding Modes
No
Yes (multiple riding modes)
Riding Modes
No
Yes (multiple riding modes)
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Comfort & Ergonomics
Wind Protection
Minimal
Full fairing
Wind Protection
Minimal
Full fairing
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
N/A
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Pricing & Availability
Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
780000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
780000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
780000.00 BDT
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
780000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
4000050000
30000
Registration Cost
4000050000
30000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
10000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
10000
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Authorized KTM dealers
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Authorized KTM dealers
Service Cost
50008000
30004000
Service Cost
50008000
30004000
Running Cost
Medium
N/A
Running Cost
Medium
N/A
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Moderate
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Moderate
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years/20,000 km
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years/20,000 km