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Suzuki GSX 125 vs KTM 390 Duke

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. Suzuki GSX 1253
  2. KTM 390 Duke3
  • 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

Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Suzuki GSX 125125 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Weight

Suzuki GSX 125126 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX 125770 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX 125167 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX 125KTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 504,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStandardStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank14.2 L13.4 L
On a full tank—~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight84 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed—167 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight126 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm830 mm
Ground clearance167 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,270 mm1,357 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm—
ColoursRed, Blue—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 230
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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, Suzuki GSX 125 or KTM 390 Duke?

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

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

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

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

Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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