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KTM 390 Duke vs Suzuki GSX 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Duke3
  2. Suzuki GSX 1253
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki GSX 125167 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Suzuki GSX 125125 cc

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Suzuki GSX 125126 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Suzuki GSX 125770 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Suzuki GSX 125167 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeSuzuki GSX 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 504,900
BrandKTM · AustriaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStandard
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank13.4 L14.2 L
On a full tank~375 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc125 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne84 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)126 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm770 mm
Ground clearance151 mm167 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,270 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm
Colours—Red, Blue
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless
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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki GSX 125?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki GSX 125?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki GSX 125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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