KTM 125 Duke vs Honda Hornet 2.0

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 125 Duke and Honda Hornet 2.0. The ex-showroom price of KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,50,675 and Honda Hornet 2.0 is ₹ 1,29,856. KTM 125 Duke is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Honda Hornet 2.0 is available in 4 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 125 Duke and Honda Hornet 2.0.

125 Duke vs Hornet 2.0 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	125 Duke	Hornet 2.0
Price	₹ 1,50,675	₹ 1,29,856
Capacity	124.71 cc	184.4 cc
Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	40 kmpl	45 kmpl

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KTM
125 Duke

Version
BS VI (2021)

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,50,675
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Hornet 2.0

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₹ 1,29,856
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125 Duke
BS VI (2021)
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Hornet 2.0
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	16.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.71	184.4
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	61
Stroke (mm)	47.2	63.09
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	9.5:1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	540	540
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	40	45
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	276
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 R17	110/70-17 M/C 54S (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 R17	140/70- 17 M/C 66S (Tubeless)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Triple rate spring, Inverted telescopic fork (USD), 43mm diameter	Upside down Fork (USD)
Rear Suspension	Double rate, Mono shock- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots)	Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	159	142
Overall Length (mm)	1,993	2,047
Overall Width (mm)	789	783
Overall Height (mm)	1,083	1,064
Wheelbase (mm)	1,366	1,355
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	167
Seat Height (mm)	818	--
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	Diamond Type

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	--
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	--
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	12V	12V, 5.0 Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED tail lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	Hazard Switch, Gear Position Indicator, Service Due Indicator

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets several premium components
- Features one of the most powerful engines
- Equipped with upside-down forks
- Gets upside down front forks
- Full digital instrument cluster
- Great service reach
Could be better
- Uncomfortable for long rides
- Low-end torque could be better
- It's quite expensive
- Priced quite high
- Misses out on dual-channel ABS
- Pillion seat has less space

Colors


Available Colours	Electronic Orange and Ceramic White	Matte Axis Grey Metallic Matte Marvel Blue Metallic Matte Sangria Red Metallic Pearl Igneous Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(725 ratings) 159 reviews	4.3(158 ratings) 38 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	3
Reliability	4	3
Performance	4	3
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	3
Maintenance cost	5	3
Extra Features	5	3

Reviews

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Beast on road

The experience on this machine is fabulous. Stability is better than any 125cc or 150

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A mature bike who is still a kid at hear

Owner of this bike from last 1 month. Here are a few pros and cons. Pros : 1.) except

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