Sym Nht 125 vs Ktm Duke 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Nht 125 vs Ktm Duke 125. Sym Nht 125: approximately 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 128 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed approximately 100 km/h (estimated, note: limited data available), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Sym Nht 125
Ktm Duke 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
128 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
approximately 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
approximately 10.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 100 km/h (estimated, note: limited data available)
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
Weight
approximately 128 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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
Sym Nht 125
6.5/10
"Honest, reliable commuter that punches its weight used."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Breathless above 65mph
−Chain wear often neglected
−Limited character and excitement
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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