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All Bikes/Compare/Keeway Rkr 125 vs Ktm Duke 125

Keeway Rkr 125 vs Ktm Duke 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Keeway Rkr 125 vs Ktm Duke 125. Keeway Rkr 125: ~11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on A1 class restriction of 11 kW/15 PS max) hp, ~135 kg (wet/curb weight, note: best estimate) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated, note: electronically or mechanically limited to comply with A1 regulations), Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Ktm Duke 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Keeway Rkr 125 Ktm Duke 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
135 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on A1 class restriction of 11 kW/15 PS max)
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
~10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (note: best estimate)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated, note: electronically or mechanically limited to comply with A1 regulations)
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
Weight
~135 kg (wet/curb weight, note: best estimate)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5–3.2 L/100km (approx. 31–40 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Keeway Rkr 125
Keeway Rkr 125
5.5/10

"Looks the part, but reality bites hard beyond city limits."

Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Comfortable urban commuting ergonomics
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
Buzzy and strained at speed
Parts availability frustratingly inconsistent
Thin plastics, poor build quality
Ktm Duke 125
Ktm Duke 125
8.0/10

"The best A1-licence motorcycle you can buy used, full stop."

Pros
+Proper full-size chassis
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Reliable fuel injection
Cons
Desperately limited highway performance
Attracts hard-riding owners
Suspension wears quickly

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PUIG R12 Frame Sliders KTM Duke 125
PUIG · Frame Sliders
PUIG R12 Frame Sliders KTM Duke 125
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Akrapovič Slip-On Line Steel KTM Duke 125
Akrapovič · Exhaust
Akrapovič Slip-On Line Steel KTM Duke 125
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy KTM Duke 125
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy KTM Duke 125
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SW-Motech Crash Bar Engine Guard KTM Duke 125
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Crash Bar Engine Guard KTM Duke 125
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PUIG Naked New Generation Windscreen KTM Duke 125
PUIG · Screen
PUIG Naked New Generation Windscreen KTM Duke 125
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
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