Honda MSX 125 2018 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2021

Honda MSX 125 2018

Honda MSX 125 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2021

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Overview - Honda MSX 125 2018 vs KTM 125 Duke 2021

Honda MSX 125 2018

Honda MSX 125 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Technical Specifications Honda MSX 125 2018 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2021

Honda MSX 125 2018
KTM 125 Duke 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore52.4 mmBore58 mm
StrokeStroke57.9 mmStroke47.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power10 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque10.9 NmTorque12 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.3 Compression Ratio12.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter12 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter12 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,200 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height765 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity5.5 lFuel Tank Capacity13.4 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda MSX 125 2018

Honda MSX 125 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 125 Duke 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Even in the Euro 5 version, the KTM Duke 125 is the motorbike to beat in the A1 class. Superior equipment, potent engine, good chassis, great display and fun Supermoto mode make not only the heart of 16-year-olds beat faster. The looks polarise, but let the observer clearly recognise the smallest Duke as such. The Duke 125 is not cheap, but it is worth the price.

lively engine

super-agile handling

Supermoto mode as standard

mature chassis

top brakes

sharp TFT display

connectivity (optional)

Optics not to everyone's taste

price high for a 125cc bike

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda MSX 125 vs KTM 125 Duke

Price Honda MSX 125

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Price KTM 125 Duke

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