Ktm Duke 125 vs Suzuki Gsx-s125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 125 vs Suzuki Gsx-s125. 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. Suzuki Gsx-s125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (note: restricted to 11 kW / ~15 hp for A1 licence compliance) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited to comply with A1 category regulations), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 125
Suzuki Gsx-s125
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
134 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (note: restricted to 11 kW / ~15 hp for A1 licence compliance)
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
110 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited to comply with A1 category regulations)
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5–3.2 L/100km (approx. 31–40 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 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
Suzuki Gsx-s125
7.5/10
"The sharpest 125 commuter you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Solid Suzuki build quality
+Fuel injection, easy starts
+Nimble urban commuter
Cons
−Chain wears quickly urban use
−Header pipes rust prone
−Limited highway capability
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