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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Honda CG 125

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

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

Weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
Honda CG 125100 kg

Seat height

KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Honda CG 125764 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 1290 Super Duke RHonda CG 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 238,500
BrandKTM · AustriaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank16 L9.2 L
On a full tank—~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1301 cc125 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power180 PS @ 9,500 rpm—
Torque140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm—
Power to weight952 PS / tonne—
Top speed290 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight189 kg (dry)100 kg (dry)
Seat height835 mm764 mm
Ground clearance—132 mm
Wheelbase1,497 mm—
Length × width × height—1,912 × 735 × 1,026 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-172.50 – 18 (4 PR) / 3.00 – 17 (6 PR)

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, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Honda CG 125?

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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