Kawasaki Z 300 2015 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Overview - Kawasaki Z 300 2015 vs KTM 125 Duke 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 300 2015 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	62 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	39 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	27 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	296 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double 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	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	170 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	127 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 300 2015

The cool design of the Kawasaki Z300, which is extremely similar to that of its big sister Z800, makes it a very grown-up-looking motorbike. The stable braking system and the easy-to-read cockpit with an analogue rev counter and all the necessary features fit in very well with this image. Thanks to the 170 kg ready-to-ride weight, the bike is extremely easy to handle and playful. The engine only reveals its potential in the upper rev range, but revs up willingly and makes you want to ride in a sporty manner. Only the comfort-oriented chassis cannot quite cope with radically sporty demands - but this is quite legitimate and understandable for an entry-level motorbike.

Adult look

high-quality finish

high-revving engine

comfortable seating position

stable brake

easy-to-read, complete cockpit

low fuel consumption.

Very unobtrusive sound

favourable chassis components

engine only starts when idling

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Even in its second generation, the KTM 125 Duke is still the highest-quality overall package in the 125cc naked bike class. Its looks stand out and its equipment is similar to that of larger and significantly more expensive KTM models. As is typical for KTM, the handling comes from the supermoto league, which makes the 125 Duke a real fun machine in tight corners. However, the Orange from Mattighofen should not relax too long on their laurels, because the competition is strong and is already beginning to overtake the ever-popular KTM 125 Duke in some aspects.

powerful engine

low weight

appearance

equipment incl. TFT display

high-quality overall impression

Chassis could be sportier

brake too weak