KTM 125 DUKE vs KAWASAKI Ninja 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
- KAWASAKI Ninja 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 11.7 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 125) up to 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Weight spans 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE) to 148 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 125 DUKE | KAWASAKI Ninja 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KTM 125 DUKE | KAWASAKI Ninja 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 11.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 139kg | 148kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | 290 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 220 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 Upside Down | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km | 11 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4799 | $3499 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
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2023 KTM 125 DUKE vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 125: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 125 DUKE and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the 125 DUKE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
125 DUKE and Ninja 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 DUKE and Ninja 125 have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
125 DUKE and Ninja 125 have very similar listed torque (12 Nm vs 11.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 DUKE and Ninja 125 have very similar listed top speeds (130 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
125 DUKE has a modest listed weight advantage (139 kg vs 148 kg). Ninja 125 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 125 DUKE vs KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
Both are listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 125 DUKE or KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, KTM 125 DUKE or KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
KTM 125 DUKE is lighter at 139 kg vs 148 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 125.
Which is better, KTM 125 DUKE or KAWASAKI Ninja 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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