Herald Rider vs KTM 125 Duke

Last Updated: September 17, 2026

Herald Rider price starts at Rs. 87,660, which is Rs. 54,926 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 125 Duke, priced at Rs. 1.43 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the 125 Duke returns a claimed 46.92 kmpl. If you're deciding between the Rider and 125 Duke, the Rider is the better pick for affordability.

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Rider vs 125 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Herald RiderKTM 125 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 87,660Rs. 1.43 Lakh
Mileage / Range Not Available46.92 kmpl
Engine / Battery Not Available124.7 cc
Max power / Motor Not Available14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Top speed Not Available120 kmph
Kerb weight Not Available159 Kg

Rider vs 125 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Herald Rider STDKTM 125 Duke STD
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Brand Name Herald KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 87,660 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.43 Lakh
Engine Type Not Available Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Colors
Herald Rider Colors
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Charging Time 3-4 Hr Not Available
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 4,001 Rider Insurance Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Claimed Top Speed
25 km/Hr
Not Available
Charger Warranty
1 Year
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
Not Available
124.7 cc
Max Power
Not Available
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type
Not Available
bs6-2.0
Continuous Power
800 Watt
Not Available
Bore
Not Available
58 mm
Stroke
Not Available
47.2 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Not Available
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
1.3 Years
Not Available
Valve Per Cylinder
Not Available
4
Motor Warranty
3 Year Years
Not Available
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol

Front Brake
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake
Disc
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
46.92 kmpl
Top Speed
Not Available
120 kmph
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Hydraulic
Not Available

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-110/70-R17, Rear :- 150/60-R17
Peak Power
Not Available
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800mm
822 mm
Load carrying capacity
200 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1993*789*1083 mm3
Length
Not Available
1993 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
155 mm
Height
Not Available
1083 mm
Width
Not Available
789 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
13.4 Liters
Kerb Weight
Not Available
159 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Saddle Height
Not Available
822 mm
Front Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
230 mm

Motor Type
BLDC Motor Waterproof
Not Available
Motor Power
2 kW
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
3 Hours - 4 Hours
Not Available
Headlight
DRL
Halogen
Charging Time
3-4 Hr
Not Available
Turn Signal Lamp
Not Available
LED

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel Trellis Frame
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Single Channel
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Not Available
Digital
Techometer
Not Available
Digital
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Footrest
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 125 Duke
  • Comes with sophisticated underpinnings
  • Quite beginner-friendly
  • Refined engine
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS
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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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Which bike is cheaper Herald Rider vs KTM 125 Duke?
The Herald Rider is cheaper than KTM 125 Duke by ₹54,926.

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