Ktm Duke 125 vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 125 vs Honda Cb125r. 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. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 125
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
~115 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5–3.2 L/100km (approx. 31–40 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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