KTM 125 Duke 2021 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2021 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2021 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	188 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	115 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.9
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.