2024 HONDA CB125F vs KTM 125 DUKE
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CB125F 79 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 125 DUKE 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 11 hp (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 15 hp (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Weight spans 116 kg (2024 HONDA CB125F) to 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB125F | KTM 125 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KTM |
| Model | HONDA CB125F | KTM 125 DUKE |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 11hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 116kg | 139kg |
| Front brake | Single-piston caliper with 240 mm single disc. | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 80/100 – 18 M/C 47P | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90 – 18 M/C 51P | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 30 mm telescopic | WP APEX 43 Upside Down |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock absorbers, 5-level load adjustment. | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Commuter | Naked |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 1.4 L/100km | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3149 | $4799 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
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2024 HONDA CB125F vs 2023 KTM 125 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB125F and 2023 KTM 125 DUKE are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the CB125F has a lower listed weight, and the 125 DUKE has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB125F and 125 DUKE have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 DUKE has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 11 hp).
Torque
CB125F and 125 DUKE have very similar listed torque (11 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 DUKE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
CB125F is listed as air-cooled, and 125 DUKE is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB125F is notably lighter on the listed weight (116 kg vs 139 kg). CB125F and 125 DUKE have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB125F vs KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for HONDA CB125F.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB125F or KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the HONDA CB125F.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB125F or KTM 125 DUKE?
HONDA CB125F is lighter at 116 kg vs 139 kg for KTM 125 DUKE.
Which is better, HONDA CB125F or KTM 125 DUKE?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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