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Honda CG 125 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CG 1252
  2. KTM 1290 Super Duke R0
  • LightestHonda CG 125100 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125764 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Engine size

Honda CG 125125 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Weight

Honda CG 125100 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Honda CG 125764 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CG 125KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 238,500Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank9.2 L16 L
On a full tank~368 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque—140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight—952 PS / tonne
Top speed—290 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed
StartingKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight100 kg (dry)189 kg (dry)
Seat height764 mm835 mm
Ground clearance132 mm—
Wheelbase—1,497 mm
Length × width × height1,912 × 735 × 1,026 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABS—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.50 – 18 (4 PR) / 3.00 – 17 (6 PR)120/70-17 / 200/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CG 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CG 125 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Honda CG 125 weighs about 100 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Honda CG 125 is easier to push and park.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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