KTM 125 Duke vs Triumph Trident 660
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The KTM 125 Duke and Triumph Trident 660 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The KTM 125 Duke undercuts the Triumph Trident 660 by about $3,096, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Trident 660 leads on power with 81 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickKTM
KTM 125 Duke
Triumph
Triumph Trident 660The verdict
The KTM 125 Duke edges it overall at 8.2/10, but the Triumph Trident 660 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
KTM 125 Duke
A2-legal, 15 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Triumph Trident 660
81 hp and 0.43 hp/kg, the strongest here.
KTM 125 Duke
Our 8.2/10 at $5,499, the most bike per dollar.
KTM 125 Duke
159 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
KTM 125 Duke
Our top score in this matchup at 8.2/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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KTM 125 Duke vs Triumph Trident 660: your questions answered
Which is faster, the KTM 125 Duke or the Triumph Trident 660?
The Triumph Trident 660 makes the most power at 81 hp and 64 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the KTM 125 Duke or the Triumph Trident 660?
The KTM 125 Duke is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,499.
Which is lighter, the KTM 125 Duke or the Triumph Trident 660?
The KTM 125 Duke is the lightest at 159 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the KTM 125 Duke or the Triumph Trident 660?
For a new rider we'd point to the KTM 125 Duke: A2-legal, 15 hp and 159 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
