KTM 125 DUKE vs Bajaj Discover 125 ST
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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
- Bajaj Discover 125 ST 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 9.8 hp (Bajaj Discover 125 ST) up to 15 hp (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Torque spans 8.5 Nm (Bajaj Discover 125 ST) up to 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Weight spans 118 kg (Bajaj Discover 125 ST) to 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 125 DUKE | Bajaj Discover 125 ST |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | BAJAJ |
| Model | KTM 125 DUKE | Bajaj Discover 125 ST |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 9.8hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 8.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 139kg | 118kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Petal/ Disc 200 mm Disc |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 130 mm Drum |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 2.75 x 17, 41P with Tubed |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 3.00 x 17, 50P with Tubed |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 Upside Down | Telescopic, 130 mm fork travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Gas charged Nitrox mono shock absorber, rear wheel travel 110mm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 95km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km | 8 L – 2.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4799 | Price not listed. |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View BAJAJ price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
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2023 KTM 125 DUKE vs 2023 Bajaj Discover 125 ST: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 125 DUKE and 2023 Bajaj Discover 125 ST are closely matched in displacement, while the 125 DUKE has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Discover 125 ST has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
125 DUKE and Discover 125 ST have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 DUKE has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 9.8 hp).
Torque
125 DUKE has a clear listed torque advantage (12 Nm vs 8.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 DUKE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 95 km/h).
Cooling
125 DUKE is listed as liquid-cooled, and Discover 125 ST is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Discover 125 ST is notably lighter on the listed weight (118 kg vs 139 kg). 125 DUKE and Discover 125 ST have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 125 DUKE vs Bajaj Discover 125 ST?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 95 km/h (59 mph) for Bajaj Discover 125 ST.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 125 DUKE or Bajaj Discover 125 ST?
KTM 125 DUKE has 15 hp compared with 10 hp on the Bajaj Discover 125 ST.
Which is lighter, KTM 125 DUKE or Bajaj Discover 125 ST?
Bajaj Discover 125 ST is lighter at 118 kg vs 139 kg for KTM 125 DUKE.
Which is better, KTM 125 DUKE or Bajaj Discover 125 ST?
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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