KTM 125 Duke 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

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Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2020 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020
Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power89 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque95 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement975 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountdirect
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height705 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)139 kgDry Weight (with ABS)211 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity11.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

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

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 125 Duke vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

Price KTM 125 Duke

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Price Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

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