KTM 390 DUKE 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.
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- KTM 125 DUKE 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 15 hp (KTM 125 DUKE) up to 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Torque spans 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE) up to 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Weight spans 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE) to 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (KTM 125 DUKE) to 400 cc (KTM 390 DUKE).
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| Specification | KTM 390 DUKE | KTM 125 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM 390 DUKE | KTM 125 DUKE |
| Engine size | 400cc | 125cc |
| Power | 44hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 139kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 Upside Down |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $4799 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
-TFT display |
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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2023 KTM 125 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2023 KTM 125 DUKE differ on the listed specifications: the 390 DUKE has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 125 DUKE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
390 DUKE has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (400 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
390 DUKE has a clear listed power advantage (44 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
390 DUKE has a clear listed torque advantage (37 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
390 DUKE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (170 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 149 kg). 125 DUKE has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 390 DUKE vs KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 130 km/h (81 mph) for KTM 125 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE has 44 hp compared with 15 hp on the KTM 125 DUKE.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is lighter at 139 kg vs 149 kg for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE 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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