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Suzuki GSX 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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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

Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Weight

Suzuki GSX 125126 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX 125770 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX 125KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 504,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStandardStreet
Petrol tank14.2 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight84 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed—290 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight126 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height770 mm835 mm
Ground clearance167 mm—
Wheelbase1,270 mm1,497 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm—
ColoursRed, Blue—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumBrembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABS—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless120/70-17 / 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.

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy Suzuki GSX 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.

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