KTM Duke 125 vs KTM RC 125 vs Suzuki GSX-S125 Comparison

Updated: 08, Nov, 2016 09:56 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 1,78,892
* Delhi. May vary.

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₹ 1,89,542
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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 80,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Ground Clearance
155 mm158 mm150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.4 litres13.7 litres11 litres
Wheelbase
1367 mm1341 mm1300 mm
Seat Height
822 mm835 mm785 mm
Kerb Weight
159 kg160 kg133 kg
Overall Length
2002 mm1977 mm2020 mm
Overall Width
873 mm688 mm745 mm
Overall Height
1274 mm1098 mm1040 mm

PERFORMANCE FIGURES

0-60 kmph
5.4 secs4.3 secsNA
0-100 kmph
14.7 secs14.6 secsNA

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Pillion Grabrail
NA

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
KTM Duke 125 mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).KTM RC 125 mileage is 41.32 kmpl (certified).40-50 kmpl (approx.)
Top Speed
KTM Duke 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).KTM RC 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).NA
Performance
In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.7 seconds.In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.NA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
124.7 cc124.7 cc125 cc
Number of Cylinders
111
Gearbox Type
Wet MultiplateNAConstant Mesh
Bore
58 mm58 mm62.0 mm
Stroke
47.2 mm47.2 mm41.2 mm
Compression Ratio
12.8:112.8:1NA
Engine Details
124.7cc, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine124.7cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine4-stroke, 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Maximum Power
14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm14.5 HP @ 9250 rpmNot Revealed Yet
Maximum Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm12 Nm @ 8000 rpmNot Revealed Yet
Number of Gears
666
Cooling
Liquid CooledLiquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantBS6-CompliantNA
Fuel System
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)Fuel injection
Lubrication
Wet Sump, ForcedForced, Wet SumpWet sump

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

ABS Light
Service Reminder
NANA
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigitalDigital
Tachometer
DigitalDigitalDigital
Trip Meter
DigitalDigitalDigital
Speedometer
DigitalDigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalNADigital
Clock
Digital
Digital

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)NA
Similar Bikes
KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Suzuki Gixxer 155, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Yamaha R15 V3At this price point, KTM RC 125 competes with Yamaha R15 V3 and Bajaj Pulsar RS200 in India. Internationally, the 125cc sportbike rivals Yamaha R125, Aprilia RS 125, Suzuki GSX-R125, Kawasaki Ninja 125, and the Honda CBR125R.NA

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
NA
Voltage
12V12VNA
Capacity
8Ah8AhNA
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeMaintenance Free
Tail Light
LEDLEDLED
Head Light
Halogen Headlamp with LED DRLsHalogen Headlamps with LED Pilot LampsLED

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Design
NA
Performance
In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.7 seconds.In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.NA
Comfort
NA
Fuel Economy
NA
Features
NA
Build Quality
NA
Value for Money
NA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
300mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper320mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted CalliperDisc
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
230mm Disc with Floating Calliper230mm Single Disc with Floating CalliperDisc
Wheel Type
AlloysAlloysNA
ABS
1-ChannelBosch 9.1 MB 1-Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)
Front Tyre
110/70-R17110/70-R1790/80-17M/C
Rear Tyre
150/60-R17150/60-R17130/70-17M/C
Front Wheel
17-inch17-inch17-inch
Rear Wheel
17-inch17-inch17-inch

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
43mm WP Upside Down Forks43mm WP Apex USD ForksTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension
WP Monoshock, 10 Step AdjustableWP APEX Monoshock, 10 Step AdjustableLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Frame (Chassis)
Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)NA

Miscellaneous Information

Steering Angle
65°66.5°NA
Chain
5/8 x 1/4” X-Ring520 X-RingNA
Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.NA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedSportsNaked
Official Tagline
Safe PowerRace-Bred PerformanceNA
Bike Variant
2024 KTM Duke 125 (New Model)2024 KTM RC 125 (New Model)Suzuki GSX-S125
Availability Status in India
AvailableAvailableNA
Latest Price in India
2024 KTM Duke 125 price is Rs 1.79 lakh (ex-showroom).2024 KTM RC 125 price is Rs 1.90 lakh in India (ex-showroom).NA
Colour Options
Electronic Orange and Ceramic WhiteBlack / Orange, Orange / SilverMetallic Triton Blue/Titan Black, Titan Black, Pearl Brilliant White/Titan Black
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol
On Road Price
2024 KTM Duke 125 on road price is Rs 2.06 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.08 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 2.11 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.2024 KTM RC 125 on road price is Rs 2.18 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.26 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.21 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 2.24 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.NA

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