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Honda CB Unicorn 150 vs KTM 490 Duke

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB Unicorn 150

Honda CB Unicorn 150

৳150,000
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KTM 490 Duke

KTM 490 Duke

৳1,050,000
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Honda CB Unicorn 150 vs KTM 490 Duke - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Honda CB Unicorn 150 vs KTM 490 Duke - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CB Unicorn 150 and KTM 490 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 150 is priced at 150,000 BDT while the KTM 490 Duke costs 1,050,000 BDT. The KTM 490 Duke is 900,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Honda CB Unicorn 150 features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Commuter category. The KTM 490 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: 150,000 BDT vs 1,050,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Commuter vs Street Sports
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CB Unicorn 150 if you prefer Honda's engineering, Commuter characteristics, and the 150,000 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.

🏆 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
Air-cooled, 4-Stroke, SI engine
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-Stroke, SI engine
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 150
KTM 490 Duke
Model
Honda CB Unicorn 150
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Honda CB Unicorn 150
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Honda CB Unicorn 150
KTM 490 Duke
Model Year
2025
2025
Model Year
2025
2025
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Sports
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Sports
Country of Origin
Japan
Austria
Country of Origin
Japan
Austria
Assembly Location
India
Austria
Assembly Location
India
Austria
Status
Available
Available
Status
Available
Available
Colors Available
Red, Black, Silver
Multiple
Colors Available
Red, Black, Silver
Multiple
Battery Type
MF
N/A
Battery Type
MF
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Single-Seat
Split Seat
Seat Type
Single-Seat
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
N/A
Aluminum
Swingarm Type
N/A
Aluminum

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
149.1
488.8
Displacement (cc)
149.1
488.8
Maximum Power
13.15
55.00
Maximum Power
13.15
55.00
Maximum Torque
12.85
52.00
Maximum Torque
12.85
52.00
Peak Power
13.14 Bhp
55 HP
Peak Power
13.14 Bhp
55 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC
Valve Configuration
N/A
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
4
Bore
57.3
89.0
Bore
57.3
89.0
Stroke
57.8
80.0
Stroke
57.8
80.0
Bore x Stroke
57.3 mm x 57.8 mm
89 x 80 mm
Bore x Stroke
57.3 mm x 57.8 mm
89 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
12.6:1
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
12.6:1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Kick/Self
Digital
Ignition System
Kick/Self
Digital
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Single Cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W30
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W30
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
15000
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
15000
Starting System
Kick/Self
Electric
Starting System
Kick/Self
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
No
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
No
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
N/A
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
N/A
Euro 5
Emission Standard
N/A
Euro 5
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
Yes
Power Mode Indicator
N/A
Yes

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
2.1
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
2.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.0
14.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.0
14.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
50.0
25.0
Average Mileage
50.0
25.0
Mileage City
N/A
N/A
Mileage City
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Mileage Highway
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Capacity
127.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
127.0
N/A
Range
N/A
~350 km
Range
N/A
~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
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
~4.0 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~4.0 seconds
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
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
N/A
N/A
Gear Ratios
N/A
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
N/A
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2095
2020
Overall Length
2095
2020
Overall Width
756
830
Overall Width
756
830
Overall Height
1100
1070
Overall Height
1100
1070
Wheelbase
1340
1370
Wheelbase
1340
1370
Ground Clearance
179
180
Ground Clearance
179
180
Seat Height
790
830
Seat Height
790
830
Step-up Seat Height
No
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
No
N/A
Kerb Weight
146.0
189.0
Kerb Weight
146.0
189.0
Gross Weight
146
189
Gross Weight
146
189
Battery Weight
N/A
N/A
Battery Weight
N/A
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Front Brake Size
240.0
320.0
Front Brake Size
240.0
320.0
Rear Brake Size
130.0
230.0
Rear Brake Size
130.0
230.0
ABS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
ABS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
N/A
N/A
Brake Pad Life
N/A
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
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
No
Central Lock
N/A
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
WP Monoshock
Rear Suspension Type
Spring-loaded hydraulic
WP Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
130.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
130.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
150.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
150.0
Adjustable Controls
N/A
Yes
Adjustable Controls
N/A
Yes
Climbing Ability
Good
Good
Climbing Ability
Good
Good

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
2.75 x 18″
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
2.75 x 18″
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
3.00 X 18″
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
3.00 X 18″
150/60-17
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
N/A
Varies
Tyre Brand
N/A
Varies
Tyre Life
N/A
15000
Tyre Life
N/A
15000
Wheel Type
Alloys
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloys
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
N/A
N/A
Battery Rating
N/A
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Warranty
N/A
N/A
Battery Warranty
N/A
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
N/A
Battery Health Check
N/A
N/A
Battery Health Check
N/A
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
N/A
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
N/A
Yes
Error Code Display
N/A
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen (12V – 35W/35W)
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen (12V – 35W/35W)
LED
Tail Light Type
Yes
LED
Tail Light Type
Yes
LED
Turn Signal Type
Yes
LED
Turn Signal Type
Yes
LED
DRL
No
Yes
DRL
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog
TFT Digital
Display Type
Analog
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog
TFT Digital
Odometer Type
Analog
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Yes
Digital
Tachometer Type
Yes
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
No
Yes
Clock
No
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
No
Digital
Trip Meter
No
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
No
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
No
Yes
Bluetooth Features
N/A
Yes
Bluetooth Features
N/A
Yes
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
No
Street, Sport
Riding Modes
No
Street, Sport
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Parking Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
No
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
N/A
1050000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
1050000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳150,000
1050000.00 BDT
Regular Price
৳150,000
1050000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2000025000
30000
Registration Cost
2000025000
30000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
3000040000
Insurance Cost
2000025000
3000040000
EMI Options
Available (Dealer)
Available
EMI Options
Available (Dealer)
Available
Distributor/Seller
Honda Bangladesh
KTM Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Honda Bangladesh
KTM Bangladesh
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Running Cost
Low
Moderate
Running Cost
Low
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
15,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
15,000 km
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Service Intervals
N/A
10000
Service Intervals
N/A
10000
Warranty Terms
N/A
2 years
Warranty Terms
N/A
2 years
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