Bajaj Freedom 125 vs KTM 125 Duke

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Basic Info Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 DrumKTM 125 Duke 2021
Rating
159 reviews
250 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 95,000 Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type ... Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Freedom 125 Colors
KTM 125 Duke Colors
Brakes Front Drum Disc
Brakes Rear Drum Disc
Braking Type Combi Brake System ...
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS ... Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,839 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,567 Freedom 125 Insurance Rs. 6,300 125 Duke Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
124.58 cc
124.7 cc
Max Power
9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
58 mm
Stroke
...
47.2 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Fuel Type
...
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.8:1

Brakes Front
Drum
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
...

Mileage (City)
...
46.92 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
48.05 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
65 kmpl
...
Top Speed
93 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-80/90-17 Rear :-80/100-16
...
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
825 mm
822 mm
Wheelbase
1340 mm
...
Ground Clearance
170 mm
155 mm
Fuel Capacity
- 2 + - 2 Liters
13.4 Liters
Kerb Weight
147.8 Kg
159 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
130 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
110 mm
230 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
Fuel Type - CNG and Petrol, Range - 330 km (CNG - 200 km + Petrol - 130 km), Top Speed - 90.5 kmph with CNG and 93.4 kmph with Petrol, Throttle Control
Lubrication - Wet Sump, Forced, Sub Frame - Bolt on sub-frame, Rider Aids - Advanced ABS
USB charging port
...
Headlight
Halogen
Halogen
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

ABS
...
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
LCD Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • It gets unique styling resembling a supermoto which makes it stand apart
  • The engine is very refined and tractable for city commuting
  • Can switch between petrol and CNG modes on the go
KTM 125 Duke
  • Comes with sophisticated underpinnings
  • Quite beginner-friendly
  • Refined engine
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • We would have liked to see a larger fuel tank as its capacity is only 2 litres
  • A seat height of 825mm makes it a tall motorcycle for shorter riders
  • The braking setup could have been better
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS
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KTM 125 Duke Comparison with Similar Bikes

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. KTM 125 Duke or Pulsar 125 Neon?
  • Selecting between the KTM 125 Duke and Bajaj Pulsar 125 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, brand preference, features, performance, comfort, etc. The KTM 125 Duke BS6 is the most affordable way into the KTM family. It Service as the perfect stepping stone to performance-oriented motorcycles. The only grouse is you may be able to master the motorcycle rather quickly, and the lack of power means you will be left craving for more performance. On the other hand, the Pulsar 125 Neon gives enthusiasts a taste of the Pulsar’s sporty DNA but in a less intimidating and more affordable package. The 125 Duke retails at Rs. 1.70 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the price of Pulsar 125 Neon starts at Rs. 77,843 (ex-showroom, Delhi). For a better understanding of performance and comfort, we would suggest you to take a test ride. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details. Read More:- Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM Duke 125
Q. I am planning to buy KTM duke125 bs6 or Honda hornet 2.0, could you suggest which bike is better in of both?
  • I'd commend you to buy ktm
  • Selecting the right bike would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, engine options, brand preference, etc. The KTM 125 Duke BS6 is the most affordable way into the KTM family. It Service as the perfect stepping stone to performance-oriented motorcycles. The only grouse is you may be able to master the motorcycle rather quickly, and the lack of power means you will be left craving for more performance. KTM 125 Duke is powered by a 124.7 cc engine. This Duke 125 engine generates a power of 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm and a torque of 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm. On the other hand, The Hornet 2.0 isn’t quite a 200, but with its 185cc motor, it’s the closest that Honda has ever come. It’s also one of the most exciting-looking small bikes we’ve seen from Big Red recently, but on paper, it seems to stand in a class of its own. Honda Hornet 2.0 is powered by a 184.4 cc engine. This Hornet 2.0 engine generates a power of 17.26 PS @ 8500 rpm and a torque of 16.1 Nm @ 6000 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Is it worth to spend 1.5 Lac on DUKE 125 CC?? Duke 125 is more comfortable than MT15???
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Better you try higher CC
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Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs KTM 125 Duke FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Freedom 125 vs KTM 125 Duke?
The Bajaj Freedom 125 is cheaper than KTM 125 Duke by Rs. 86,030.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Freedom 125 vs KTM 125 Duke?
For the NG04 Drum version, 124.58 cc engine of Freedom 125 produces 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the 2021 version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of 125 Duke produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque

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