Kawasaki Ninja 125 vs KTM 125 Duke
On the measurable specs below, the two are level: each is ahead on 1.
| 125 cc | Engine | 125 cc |
|---|---|---|
| 15.2 PS (better) | Power | 14.7 PS |
| 11.7 Nm | Torque | 12 Nm (better) |
| 148 kg | Kerb weight | – |
| 11 L | Fuel tank | – |
Every spec
| Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, DOHC | Type | – |
|---|---|---|
| FI (Fuel Injection) MIKUNI AC28 | Fuel system | Fuel-injected |
| 125 cc | Displacement | 125cc |
| Battery & Coil (transistorized) | Ignition | – |
| Electric | Starting | – |
| 11.7:1 | Compression ratio | – |
| Valve system: DOHC, 4 valves; Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump | Other | Aluminum cylinder with a carbon coating on the inner walls |
| 58 x 47.2 mm | Bore x stroke | – |
| 15 HP @ 10,000 rpm | Max power | 14.5 HP @ 9,250 rpm |
| 11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm | Max torque | 12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
| – | Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift | Gears | – |
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| Disc: Single 290 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual piston | Front brake | – |
|---|---|---|
| Disc: Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual piston | Rear brake | – |
| 37 mm telescopic fork | Front suspension | 43mm upside-down forks |
| Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload | Rear suspension | 10-step adjustable mono shock |
| ABS: standard equipment (channel count not stated) | Other | Antilock Braking System at both the front and rear wheels |
| – | Frame | Lightweight split steel trellis |
| 148 KG | Kerb weight | – |
|---|---|---|
| 11 L | Fuel tank | – |
| – | Instrument cluster | TFT display backed by LDR sensor |
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Compare one of these with something else: Ninja 125 or 125 Duke.