2020 KTM 125 Duke vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 125 Duke 2020 KTM 125 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Power
11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
141.4 kg / 311.7 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2019 - 202025
Make ModelKTM 125 DukeHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height818 mm / 32.2 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1357 mm / 53.4 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length-2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight (kg)141.4221
Dry Weight141.4 kg / 311.7 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 3.0 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque12 Nm / 8.85 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke58 x 47.2 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio14.5:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5-
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionBosch electronic fuel injectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, mechanically actuatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis frame, powder coatedStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43 mm WP-USD, AER 4343 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearWP MonoshockLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
Steering Head Angle65°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail-148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear162 mm / 6.4 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300 mm disc, 4 piston radial fixed caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 230 mm disc, single piston floating caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBosch 10 ML Single Channel ABSStandard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front110/70 -17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear150/60 -17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black