2024 Honda Forza 125 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 Forza 125 78 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 125 DUKE 80 cm Tallest 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 spans 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE) up to 12.2 Nm (2024 Honda Forza 125).
- Weight spans 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE) to 161 kg (2024 Honda Forza 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda Forza 125 | KTM 125 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KTM |
| Model | Honda Forza 125 | KTM 125 DUKE |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 12.2nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 161kg | 139kg |
| Front brake | 256mm disc | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | 240mm disc | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-15 56P | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-14 68P | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 33mm Telescopic | WP APEX 43 Upside Down |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Scooter | Naked |
| Top speed | 115km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11.5 L – 2.4 L/100km | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5249 | $4799 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
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2024 Honda Forza 125 vs 2023 KTM 125 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda Forza 125 and 2023 KTM 125 DUKE are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the 125 DUKE has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Forza 125 and 125 DUKE have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Forza 125 and 125 DUKE have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
Forza 125 and 125 DUKE have very similar listed torque (12.2 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 DUKE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 115 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 161 kg). Forza 125 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 80 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 Honda Forza 125 vs KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 115 km/h (71 mph) for Honda Forza 125.
Which has more horsepower, Honda Forza 125 or KTM 125 DUKE?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Honda Forza 125 or KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is lighter at 139 kg vs 161 kg for Honda Forza 125.
Which is better, Honda Forza 125 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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