KTM 125 Duke 2021 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

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Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2021 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2021 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2021
Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke59 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power149 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque106 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque9,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio12.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel142 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel150 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
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Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.4 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2021

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

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 125 Duke vs Suzuki GSX-S1000

Price KTM 125 Duke

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