Quick Comparison: KTM 125 Duke vs Honda CB Hornet 160R

KTM 125 Duke vs Honda CB Hornet 160R: Streetfighters are more popular than any other niche body type in India. The practicality added to their origin is the basic factor for high sales, with users getting straight riding position and impressive power to weight ratio at all terms.

KTM 125 Duke is available for INR 1,18,000 and rivals definitely have the edge of better pricing on their side. Honda CB Hornet retails for INR 93,943 for the top variant, getting similar single-channel ABS for the front disc brake. The bigger 162.71cc engine is good for 14.9 HP and 14.5 Nm of torque.

Duke 125, on the other side, is good for 14.5 HP and 12 Nm. The performance remains decent for both bikes while Duke gets an edge for impressive equipment. The USD forks are available on the KTM variant, along with the 6-speed gearbox.

Honda CB Hornet 160R seems to be more biased towards the value for money factor. Also, the street machine from Honda is yet to receive fuel injection. It can also be had for a non-ABS variant at INR 85,943. All prices mentioned in the article are ex-showroom Delhi.

KTM 125 Duke vs Honda CB Hornet 160R

Engine & Gearbox

KTM 125 Duke

• Displacement: 124.7cc
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
• Max. Torque: 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Honda CB Hornet 160R

• Displacement: 162.71cc
• Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
• Max. Power: 14.9 BHP @ 8500 rpm
• Max. Torque: 14.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• Gearbox: 5-Speed
• Fuel System: Carburetor

Brakes & Suspension

KTM 125 Duke

• Front Brake: 300mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 230mm Single Disc
• 1-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: USD Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

Honda CB Hornet 160R

• Front Brake: 276mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
• 1-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

Dimensions & Weight

KTM 125 Duke

• Overall Length – 1993 mm
• Overall Width – 789 mm
• Overall Height – 1083 mm
• Ground Clearance – 175 mm
• Seat Height – 818 mm
• Wheelbase – 1366 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 148 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 10.2 litres

Honda CB Hornet 160R

• Overall Length – 2041 mm
• Overall Width – 783 mm
• Overall Height – 1091 mm
• Ground Clearance – 164 mm
• Seat Height – 790 mm
• Wheelbase – 1346 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 141 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 litres

Tyres & Frame

KTM 125 Duke

• Front Tyre – 110/70-17
• Rear Tyre – 150/60-17
• Frame – Trellis Frame

Honda CB Hornet 160R

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 140/70-17
• Frame – Diamond Frame

Ex-Showroom Price

• KTM 125 Duke ABS: INR 1,18,000
• Honda CB Hornet ABS: INR 93,943