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Honda Shine 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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Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

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. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. Honda Shine 1252
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L16 L
On a full tank~578 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height791 mm835 mm
Ground clearance162 mm—
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumBrembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18120/70-17 / 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 Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

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

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.

Honda Shine 125 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

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.