Which bike is better KTM 125 Duke or Tork Kratos?

According to our average user rating, KTM 125 Duke has a score of 4.9/5 while Tork Kratos is rated 4.5/5.

Which bike among KTM 125 Duke and Tork Kratos is cheaper?

Tork Kratos is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier KTM 125 Duke or Tork Kratos?

KTM 125 Duke is heavier (159 kg) than Tork Kratos (140 kg).

KTM 125 Duke vs Tork Kratos

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 125 Duke and Tork Kratos. The ex-showroom price of KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,79,000 and Tork Kratos is ₹ 1,31,070. KTM 125 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Tork Kratos is available in 1 colour 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 Tork Kratos.

125 Duke vs Kratos Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	125 Duke	Kratos
Price	₹ 1,79,000	₹ 1,31,070
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	7500 W or 10.1 bhp
Riding Range	536 Km	120 Km

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Power & Performance


Max Power 1 bhp = 746 W	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	7,500 W or 10.1 bhp
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	28 Nm
Riding Range (Km) The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel.	536	120
Top Speed (Kmph) The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve.	112	100
Running Cost Running cost is a term calculated by BikeWale based on owner reported mileage or ARAI mileage for petrol bikes & lowest range value for electric bikes. Here, fuel cost is assumed as ₹ 102.25/litre for petrol & ₹ 8/unit for electricity.	₹ 2.56/km	₹ 0.33/km
Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others.	Petrol	Electric
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	Automatic
Displacement (cc) Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size.	124.7	NA
Rated Power (W) 1 bhp = 746 W	NA	4000 W or 5.4 bhp
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl) ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	--	NA
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers.	40	NA
Battery charging time (Hrs) The time taken for the battery to charge on a regular charger.	NA	4-5
Fast charging time The time taken for the battery to charge through a manufacturer on a regular charger.	NA	No
Riding Modes	NA	Eco, City and Sport
Motor type The type of motor used by an electric vehicle.	NA	Axial flux PMSM
Battery capacity (kWh) The battery capacity affects the range of electric vehicles.	NA	4
Battery type Battery types majorly include two varieties - Lithium-ion and Lead Acid.	NA	Lithium Ion
No. Of Batteries	NA	1
Portable Battery	NA	No
Swappable Battery	NA	No
Charger Type	NA	Home Charger
Charger output Charger output suggest the voltage at which a charger can recharge a battery. A bigger capacity charger can recharge the battery at a faster rate.	NA	750 W
Carrying capacity (kg) The load carrying capacity certified by a manufacturer.	NA	150
Gradeability (Degree) The steepness of grade that a motor vehicle is capable of climbing at efficient speed.	NA	16
Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has.	Chain Drive	NA
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	NA
Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder.	1	NA
Bore (mm) Bore is the diameter of each cylinder.	58	NA
Stroke (mm) Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom.	47.2	NA
Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine.	4	NA
Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition.	12.8:1	NA
Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses.	CDI	NA
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder) A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture.	1	NA
Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid.	Liquid Cooled	NA
Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission.	Wet Multiplate	NA
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	NA
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel.	13.4	NA
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel.	2.7	NA
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS6 Phase 2	NA

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks.	WP USD forks, 43mm diameter	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock.	WP Monoshock, 10 step adjustable	Mono Shock
Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill.	Single Channel ABS	CBS
Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup.	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm) Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	300	267
Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear.	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm) Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	230	220
Calliper Type	Front- 4 Piston , Rear- 2 Piston Caliper	Dual Piston
Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels.	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch) Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel.	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel.	17	17
Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre.	110/70 - R17	80/100 - 17
Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre.	150/60 - R17	110/80 - 17
Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type.	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line.	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	NA
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	NA
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	NA
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	NA

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg) Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables.	159	140
Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	822	785
Ground Clearance (mm) The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle.	155	165
Overall Length (mm) Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back.	1,993	1,960
Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	789	--
Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,083	--
Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,366	1,336
Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler.	Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)	Trellis Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Battery warranty (Year) A battery warranty promises to repair or replace the battery (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	NA	Whichever comes earlier 40000 km or 3
Motor warranty (Year) Motor warranty promises to repair or replace the motor (for a specified timeframe) if it malfunctions.	NA	Whichever comes earlier 40000 km or 3
Standard Warranty (Year)	2	NA
Standard Warranty (Km)	30000	NA

features

Instrument Cluster


Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime.	Digital	Digital
Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling.	Digital	Digital
Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating.	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted.	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter.	2	2
Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge.	Yes	Yes
Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display.	Yes	Yes
Regenerative breaking The Regenerative Braking system converts the kinetic energy during deceleration and stores it in the vehicle's battery.	NA	Yes
Touch screen display Touchscreen display makes toggling between options or accessing features easier than the button-operated method.	NA	No
OTA Updates	NA	Available
Call/SMS Alerts	NA	No
Central locking system Central Locking System is a safety feature that is activated using the key of the two-wheeler.	NA	Yes
Artificial sound Electric vehicles do not have the same sound as an internal combustion engine. Thus, some manufacturers use an onboard speaker to deliver an artificial sound that mimics an internal combustion engine.	NA	No
Hill Assist Hill Assist feature ensures that a vehicle does not roll back on an incline.	NA	No
Anti theft system Anti Theft System is a security system that triggers an alarm when someone tries to tamper with a vehicle.	NA	Yes
Geo fencing Geo Fencing limits the use of an electric vehicle in a pre-defined region. Owner can set the distance that a vehicle can ride from the starting point.	NA	No
Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle.	Yes	NA
Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display.	Yes	NA
Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon.	Yes	NA
Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate.	Yes	NA
Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger.	12 V, 8 AH MF battery	NA

Storage


Front storage box	No	Yes
Under seat storage	No	No

Mobile App Connectivity


Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music.	No	Yes

Light System


DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles.	Yes	Yes
Shift Light Shift Light is an onboard indicator that suggests that the rider should go a gear higher. The shift light can be programmed on select motorcycles.	Yes	No
Headlight Type Headlight type indicates the type of headlamp a vehicle uses. Most vehicles come with a halogen headlight although LED headlights have started to become more common.	Halogen Bulb	LED
Brake/Tail Light Brake/taillight is used to warn the vehicle behind. The brake lights are turned ON when a rider pushes either (front/rear) of the brake levers.	LED	LED
Turn Signal Turn signal aims to indicate that the rider will turn his/her vehicle in a particular direction.	LED	LED
Pass Light Pass light is used to indicate that the rider plans to overtake the vehicle in front of it. The pass light indicates to the vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Automatic Headlight On feature keeps the main headlamp of the vehicle running all the time. This improves the visibility of a motorcycle/scooter in the rear-view mirror of vehicle ahead.	Yes	NA

GPS & Charging


GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster.	No	Yes
USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle.	No	Yes

Switchgear


Start Type Start type indicates the type of starting mechanism a two-wheeler uses. Most two-wheelers today come with an electric starter, also known as self-starter. The vehicles also get a kick-starter, although the latter is not available in many premium motorcycles.	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch Killswitch is used to turn off the engine without turning off the key.	Yes	No
Parking assist Parking assists the rider move the vehicle back by using acceleration. This feature will always have a speed limit.	NA	No
Cruise Control	NA	Not Available
Reverse mode Reverse mode allows the rider to reverse a vehicle with the use of the engine. inclines.	NA	Yes
Start/stop button Start/Stop Button is used to start or stop the engine. It is usually located on the right-side of the switchgear.	NA	Yes

Pillion Comfort


Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest Pillion backrest aims to enhance the passenger comfort. The backrest is usually seen on cruiser-style motorcycles although several top-box manufacturers add that feature to the storage box.	No	No
Pillion Grabrail A pillion grabrail can be used by a passenger to hold on to the motorcycle/scooter. The feature comes as standard on all two-wheelers with a passenger seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Pillion seat allows the rider to carry a passenger on a two-wheeler. All two-wheelers come with a pillion seat although some bobber-style motorcycles like Jawa Perak do not get the feature.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest Pillion footrest is a place where the passenger can rest his/her feet when travelling on a motorcycle.	Yes	Yes

Additional Features


Additional features	LCD Display	Ride Analytics, Motor Walk Assists

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets several premium components
- Features one of the most powerful engines
- Equipped with upside-down forks
- Gets a very muscular design
- Price well for the package on offer
- Offers a decent claimed top speed of 100kmph
Could be better
- Uncomfortable for long rides
- Become quite pricey
- Unproven product
- Poor brand recall
- Claimed range is just 120km

Colors


Available Colours	Electronic Orange (2023) Ceramic White (2023)	White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.9(41 ratings) 7 reviews	4.5(141 ratings) 41 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.4	4.3
Reliability	4.7	4.0
Comfort	4.4	4.1
Service Experience	4.2	3.9

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Excellent bike

The bike is excellent, with good speed and excellent mileage and there is no doubt to

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