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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Suzuki GSX 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. KTM 1290 Super Duke R3
  2. Suzuki GSX 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
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS

Torque

KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc
Suzuki GSX 125125 cc

Weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
Suzuki GSX 125126 kg

Seat height

KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Suzuki GSX 125770 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 1290 Super Duke RSuzuki GSX 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 504,900
BrandKTM · AustriaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStandard
Petrol tank16 L14.2 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1301 cc125 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power180 PS @ 9,500 rpm10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight952 PS / tonne84 PS / tonne
Top speed290 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight189 kg (dry)126 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm770 mm
Ground clearance—167 mm
Wheelbase1,497 mm1,270 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm
Colours—Red, Blue
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-172.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Suzuki GSX 125?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Suzuki GSX 125?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Suzuki GSX 125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if lightest, lowest seat 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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