KTM 125 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer 250

Suzuki Gixxer 250 Price starts at Rs. 1.81 Lakh which is Rs. 370 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 Suzuki Gixxer 250 is 38 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 125 Duke is powered by 124.7 cc engine , while Suzuki Gixxer 250 is powered by 249 cc engine. KTM 125 Duke is available in 2 different colours while Suzuki Gixxer 250 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison KTM 125 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer 250 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

125 Duke vs Gixxer 250

Key Highlights 125 Duke 2021Gixxer 250 Standard Edition
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine 4-Cycle, 1-cylinder, Oil cooled
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm

125 Duke vs Gixxer 250 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 125 Duke 2021Suzuki Gixxer 250 Standard Edition
Rating
254 reviews
62 reviews
Brand Name KTM Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine 4-Cycle, 1-cylinder, Oil cooled
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 125 Duke Colors
Suzuki Gixxer 250 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 5,226 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,300 125 Duke Insurance Rs. 11,740 Gixxer 250 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
4-Cycle, 1-cylinder, Oil cooled
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
249 cc
Max Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
58 mm
76 mm
Stroke
47.2 mm
54.9 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
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)
...
38 kmpl

Tyre Size
...
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
822 mm
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2010*805*1035 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1340 mm
Length
...
2010 mm
Ground Clearance
155 mm
165 mm
Height
...
1035 mm
Width
...
805 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.4 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
159 Kg
156 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
822 mm
800 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
...

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

Frame
Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
LCD Digital
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 125 Duke
  • Comes with sophisticated underpinnings
  • Quite beginner-friendly
  • Refined engine
Suzuki Gixxer 250
  • Comfortable in the city and on the highway
  • Big bike looks
  • Decent amount of features
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS
Suzuki Gixxer 250
  • Brakes could be better
  • Headlight intensity is a little below average

Is Suzuki Gixxer 250 Better Than KTM 125 Duke?

57% users have chosen Suzuki Gixxer 250 over KTM 125 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1485 users have also rated Suzuki Gixxer 250 and KTM 125 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Suzuki Gixxer 250 has out rated KTM 125 Duke on all the rating factors.

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 Gixxer 250 125 Duke
Mileage 4.3 3.9
Performance 4.7 4.2
Comfort 4.3 4.1
Maintenance 4.1 3.6
Features 4.6 4.3
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KTM 125 Duke Comparison with Similar Bikes

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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 Suzuki Gixxer 250 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 125 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer 250?
Suzuki Gixxer 250 has out rated KTM 125 Duke on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 125 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer 250?
The KTM 125 Duke is cheaper than Suzuki Gixxer 250 by Rs. 370.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 125 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer 250?
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 Standard Edition version, 249 cc Petrol engine of Gixxer 250 produces 26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm of power and 22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 125 Duke has better performance.

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