KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2022

KTM 125 Duke 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2022

Ducati Panigale V4 2022

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Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2022

KTM 125 Duke 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Ducati Panigale V4 2022

Ducati Panigale V4 2022

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2018 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2022

KTM 125 Duke 2018
Ducati Panigale V4 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power215.15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque123.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio14
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandSachs

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)127 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)198.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Even in its second generation, the KTM 125 Duke is still the highest-quality overall package in the 125cc naked bike class. Its looks stand out and its equipment is similar to that of larger and significantly more expensive KTM models. As is typical for KTM, the handling comes from the supermoto league, which makes the 125 Duke a real fun machine in tight corners. However, the Orange from Mattighofen should not relax too long on their laurels, because the competition is strong and is already beginning to overtake the ever-popular KTM 125 Duke in some aspects.

powerful engine

low weight

appearance

equipment incl. TFT display

high-quality overall impression

Chassis could be sportier

brake too weak

Ducati Panigale V4 2022

Ducati Panigale V4 2022

The conclusion is very easy for me. Ducati has made an "already almost perfect motorbike" even better without changing anything in a negative way. Although riding on the road with this radical fairing probably causes a stir and one or two riders find it uncomfortable, they obviously feel more comfortable with it on the race track. You get a motorbike "out of the box" that resembles a Superbike World Championship bike more than ever. I also believe that the V4 2018 owner is quite capable of improving his lap times with the 2020 version. My tip: if you take care to enlarge the tank or make it more grippy, you could go over the centre even more with your hull.

Clever electronics

Noticeable upgrade to last year's model

More accessible than ever before

Tank is too small from an ergonomic point of view

straight-line driving from 250km/h in the wet

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 125 Duke vs Ducati Panigale V4

Price KTM 125 Duke

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