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KTM 390 Duke vs Honda Shine 125

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda Shine 1255
  2. KTM 390 Duke4
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda Shine 125162 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L10.5 L
On a full tank~375 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc124 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm791 mm
Ground clearance151 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Honda Shine 125?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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.