Honda CB 1300 vs KTM 1290 Superduke PP (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 1300stacks up against the KTM 1290 Superduke PP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 1300KTM 1290 Superduke PP
Model year20192014
Price
Engine1284 cc1299 cc
Horsepower114 hp180 hp
Torque117 Nm
Weight224 kg190 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc

Honda CB 1300 vs KTM 1290 Superduke PP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 1300 and the KTM 1290 Superduke PP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 1300 brings 114 hp in a 224 kg package, while the KTM 1290 Superduke PP counters with 180 hp at 190 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: