KTM 125 Duke 2016 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

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Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2016 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	51.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
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	399 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	150 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	1,370 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	127 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	168 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2016

For 16-year-olds and B-111 owners, the KTM 125 Duke is a blessing because it is not a small moped brand, but a real motorbike brand with sporty prestige and a high coolness factor. Motorcyclists who have outgrown school age will miss performance and are more likely to use the smallest Duke for very short everyday trips, if at all. I would then rather prefer a scooter, which also has storage space.

Extremely manoeuvrable

high-quality equipment

power parts for individualisation

little comfort

modest performance

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

The Ninja 400 offers a lot of riding fun at a manageable price. It offers playful handling without being nervous. The name "Ninja" is a bit of a mouthful, but the range of use is wider than you might think. It rides sportily, but also offers a good riding position for everyday use and touring.

Good combination of stability and playful handling

Robust and reliable appearance

Well controllable engine

Wide usable rev range

Pleasant seating position

Limited space for large pilots