KTM 125 DUKE vs 2024 Honda CB125R
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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.
- KTM 125 DUKE 80 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Honda CB125R 81.6 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.6 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 spans 11.6 Nm (2024 Honda CB125R) up to 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 3: KTM 125 DUKE (2); 2024 Honda CB125R (1).
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| Specification | KTM 125 DUKE | Honda CB125R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | HONDA |
| Model | KTM 125 DUKE | Honda CB125R |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 11.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 139kg | 130kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 81.6cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 110/70R17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 150/60R17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 Upside Down | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Single-damper |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4799 | $4699 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
Wheels Front : 17M/C x MT3.00 Wheels Rear : 17M/C x MT4.00 |
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2023 KTM 125 DUKE vs 2024 Honda CB125R: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 125 DUKE and 2024 Honda CB125R are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the 125 DUKE has the higher listed top speed, and the CB125R has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
125 DUKE and CB125R have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 DUKE and CB125R have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
125 DUKE and CB125R have very similar listed torque (12 Nm vs 11.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 DUKE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB125R has a modest listed weight advantage (130 kg vs 139 kg). 125 DUKE has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 81.6 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 125 DUKE vs Honda CB125R?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for Honda CB125R.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 125 DUKE or Honda CB125R?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, KTM 125 DUKE or Honda CB125R?
Honda CB125R is lighter at 130 kg vs 139 kg for KTM 125 DUKE.
Which is better, KTM 125 DUKE or Honda CB125R?
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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