KTM 125 Duke 2023 vs. Kawasaki KLX 125 2011

KTM 125 Duke 2023

Kawasaki KLX 125 2011

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2023 vs Kawasaki KLX 125 2011

KTM 125 Duke 2023

Kawasaki KLX 125 2011

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Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2023 compared to Kawasaki KLX 125 2011

KTM 125 Duke 2023

Kawasaki KLX 125 2011

KTM 125 Duke 2023

Kawasaki KLX 125 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	54 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	54.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	11 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	10 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	9.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

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	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	70 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	90 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	100 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,285 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2023

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