KTM 125 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 1.03 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM 125 Duke priced at Rs. 1.81 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 125 Duke is 48.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 125 Duke is powered by 124.7 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. KTM 125 Duke is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison KTM 125 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

125 Duke vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights 125 Duke 2021Himalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
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125 Duke vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 125 Duke 2021Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
254 reviews
69 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 125 Duke Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm ...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,300 125 Duke Insurance Rs. 20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
452 cc
Max Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
58 mm
84 mm
Stroke
47.2 mm
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (City)
46.92 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
48.05 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
...
30 kmpl

Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
822 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1510 mm
Length
...
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
155 mm
230 mm
Height
...
1316 mm
Width
...
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.4 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
159 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
270 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
Additional Features
Lubrication - Wet Sump, Forced, Sub Frame - Bolt on sub-frame, Rider Aids - Advanced ABS
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 125 Duke
  • Comes with sophisticated underpinnings
  • Quite beginner-friendly
  • Refined engine
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • features could have been more easy to use
  • tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is KTM 125 Duke Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

56% users have chosen KTM 125 Duke over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1455 users have also rated KTM 125 Duke and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences KTM 125 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort and features. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Himalayan 450 125 Duke
Mileage 3.9 3.5
Performance 4.2 3.9
Comfort 4.1 4.8
Maintenance 3.6 3.6
Features 4.3 4.9
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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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KTM 125 Duke Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 125 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences KTM 125 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort and features. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 125 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The KTM 125 Duke is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 1.03 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 125 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
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. Whereas for the Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 125 Duke has better performance.

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