Earlier version in photoHonda Shine 125
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 124 cc
- 10.7 PS
- ~55 km/l
- 113 kg
Sold in India
Bike comparison
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
Earlier version in photoNot sold new in Pakistan
Sold in India

Not sold new in Pakistan
Nicknamed "The Beast"
The quick answer before the full table.
| Full specifications | Honda Shine 125 | KTM 1290 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Honda · Japan | KTM · Austria |
| Type of bike | Everyday | Street |
| Fuel average | ~55 km/l | — |
| Petrol tank | 10.5 L | 16 L |
| On a full tank | ~578 km | — |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 124 cc | 1301 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 95 PS / tonne | 952 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 290 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 113 kg (with fluids) | 189 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm | 1,497 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Drum / Drum | Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | No (linked brakes) | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 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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KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.
Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.
Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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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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