2024 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen 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 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen 82 cm Tallest seat here
- KTM 125 DUKE 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE) to 151 kg (2024 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen).
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen (1); KTM 125 DUKE (0).
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| Specification | HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen | KTM 125 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HUSQVARNA | KTM |
| Model | HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen | KTM 125 DUKE |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 151kg | 139kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Tek pistonlu fren kaliperine sahip 240 mm disk fren | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 Upside Down |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 125km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 2.5 L/100km | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4499 | $4799 |
| Brand price lists | View HUSQVARNA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
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2024 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen vs 2023 KTM 125 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2024 HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen and 2023 KTM 125 DUKE are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the 125 DUKE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
125 Svartpilen and 125 DUKE have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 Svartpilen and 125 DUKE have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
125 Svartpilen and 125 DUKE have very similar listed torque (12 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 Svartpilen and 125 DUKE have very similar listed top speeds (125 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
125 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (139 kg vs 151 kg). 125 DUKE has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen vs KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 125 km/h (78 mph) for HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen.
Which has more horsepower, HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen or KTM 125 DUKE?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen or KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is lighter at 139 kg vs 151 kg for HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen.
Which is better, HUSQVARNA 125 Svartpilen 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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