KTM 125 Duke 2020 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2020 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

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Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2020 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2020

If you want an aggressive design, sporty and good handling as well as higher performance, especially in the upper rev range, you can't go wrong with the Duke. The attention to detail, for example in the form of the LED turn signals or the elaborate and multifunctional TFT display, are a KTM trademark. The only drawback is that it lacks a little power in the lower rev range.

Good chassis

LED indicators and headlights

TFT display

Little power in the lower rev range

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

The Ninja 650 firmly stamps its predecessor (Er-6f). The engine has mastered the Euro 4 hurdle well and serves up a very usable 68 hp, the chassis is simply great for this class, and the weight reduction of 18(!) kilos compared to the ER-6f justifies reverent nods.

Transparent chassis for sport

playful and good-natured handling, excellent brakes, sharp looks a la ZX-10R

resilient engine.

Little sound from the series pot

engine shows slight vibrations