KTM 125 DUKE vs 2024 TVS Raider 125
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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 Tallest seat here
- 2024 TVS Raider 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 11.3 hp (2024 TVS Raider 125) up to 15 hp (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Torque spans 11.2 Nm (2024 TVS Raider 125) up to 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Weight spans 123 kg (2024 TVS Raider 125) to 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 125 DUKE | TVS Raider 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | TVS |
| Model | KTM 125 DUKE | TVS Raider 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 11.3hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 11.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 139kg | 123kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Disc- 240, Drum -130 |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 130 SYNCRO SBT |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 Upside Down | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km | 10 L – 2.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4799 | $97019 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View TVS price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
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2023 KTM 125 DUKE vs 2024 TVS Raider 125: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 125 DUKE and 2024 TVS Raider 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the 125 DUKE has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
125 DUKE and TVS Raider 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 DUKE has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 11.3 hp).
Torque
125 DUKE and TVS Raider 125 have very similar listed torque (12 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 DUKE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
125 DUKE is listed as liquid-cooled, and TVS Raider 125 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TVS Raider 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (123 kg vs 139 kg). TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 125 DUKE vs TVS Raider 125?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for TVS Raider 125.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 125 DUKE or TVS Raider 125?
KTM 125 DUKE has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the TVS Raider 125.
Which is lighter, KTM 125 DUKE or TVS Raider 125?
TVS Raider 125 is lighter at 123 kg vs 139 kg for KTM 125 DUKE.
Which is better, KTM 125 DUKE or TVS Raider 125?
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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