KTM 125 DUKE vs 2024 Yamaha MT-125 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 Yamaha MT-125 81 cm
- 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 11.2 Nm (2024 Yamaha MT-125) up to 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 142 kg (2024 Yamaha MT-125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 125 DUKE | Yamaha MT-125 | Honda CB125R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | KTM 125 DUKE | Yamaha MT-125 | Honda CB125R |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 11.2nm. | 11.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 139kg | 142kg | 130kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 292 mm | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 81cm | 81.6cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 100/80-17M/C 52S Tubeless | 110/70R17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 140/70-17M/C 66S Tubeless | 150/60R17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 Upside Down | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) | Single-damper |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 127km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km |
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| Price | $4799 | $5103 | $4699 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View YAMAHA 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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KTM 125 DUKE vs Yamaha MT-125 vs Honda CB125R: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 125 DUKE vs Yamaha MT-125?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h vs 127 km/h for Yamaha MT-125.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 125 DUKE or Yamaha MT-125?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is better, KTM 125 DUKE or Yamaha MT-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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