Honda CB125R vs KTM 125 Duke: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CB125R (2024-present) and the KTM 125 Duke (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CB125R 15 hp, KTM 125 Duke 14.8 hp.
- Torque: Honda CB125R 11.6 Nm, KTM 125 Duke 11.5 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CB125R (2024-present)15 (best)
- KTM 125 Duke (2026-present)14.8
Torque Nm
- Honda CB125R (2024-present)11.6 (best)
- KTM 125 Duke (2026-present)11.5
Weight kg
- Honda CB125R (2024-present)130
- KTM 125 Duke (2026-present)154
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2024-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve, 124.9cc, Euro5+ (unchanged architecture, new catalyser) | single-cylinder , 4 strokes Injection Ø 33 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves 124.70 cc 15 ch (14.80 hp) to 10,000 rpm 1.30 mkg (11.50 Nm) to 7,750 rpm |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Power | 15 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest | 14.8 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 11.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest | 11.5 Nm @ 7,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, wet multiplate clutch, O-ring sealed chain final drive | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 130 kg (wet) | 154 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 816 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10.1 L | 15 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, non-adjustable (carried over from the 21YM update) | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock on swingarm, preload adjustable | Mono-damper / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Brake system | Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear; ABS standard, IMU-supported | ABS |
| Front brake | 296mm disc, 4-piston radial-mount Nissin caliper | 1 Bybre disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc, single-piston caliper | 1 Bybre disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300) | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300) | 150/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | GBP 4,699 (UK) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.