KTM 125 Duke vs Zero SR/F

The KTM 125 Duke and Zero SR/F are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The KTM 125 Duke undercuts the Zero SR/F by about $15,696, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Zero SR/F leads on power with 110 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.

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Our pick

8.2

KTM

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8.0

Zero

Zero SR/FBMW R 1300 GSBMW S 1000 RRHonda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPDucati Streetfighter V4Triumph Street Triple 765 RSAprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVOAprilia RS 660Honda Africa TwinKTM 890 Adventure RYamaha YZF-R1Yamaha MT-09Triumph Bonneville T120Yamaha Ténéré 700Ducati Panigale V2Suzuki GSX-8SKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RYamaha Tracer 9 GTRoyal Enfield HimalayanYamaha MT-07Suzuki V-Strom 800DEKawasaki Z900Triumph Tiger 900Aprilia RS 457KTM 990 DukeDucati DesertXHonda CB500XKTM 125 DukeTriumph Trident 660Kawasaki Ninja 1000SXTriumph Speed Twin 1200Kawasaki Ninja 500Yamaha R7Ducati MonsterKTM 390 DukeYamaha YZF-R3Yamaha YZF-R125Zero SR/FHonda Rebel 500Suzuki GSX-8RYamaha MT-125Aprilia RS 125LiveWire S2 Del MarHonda CB300RHarley-Davidson NightsterKawasaki Z650Kawasaki Ninja 650Honda CB125RZero DSR/XYamaha MT-03Royal Enfield Meteor 350Honda CBR500RKawasaki Vulcan SHonda CB650REnergica ExperiaBMW G 310 GSKawasaki Ninja 125Zero FXEKawasaki Versys 650

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The verdict

The KTM 125 Duke edges it overall at 8.2/10, but the Zero SR/F wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

KTM 125 Duke

A2-legal, 15 hp, forgiving to learn on.

Most exciting

Zero SR/F

110 hp and 0.50 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

KTM 125 Duke

Our 8.2/10 at $5,499, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

KTM 125 Duke

159 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

KTM 125 Duke

Our top score in this matchup at 8.2/10.

SpecKTM 125 DukeZero SR/F

Price & rating

Price$5,499$21,195

KickTheStand score8.2 / 108 / 10

Performance

Engine125cc singleElectric

Power15 hp110 hp

Torque12 Nm190 Nm

Power-to-weight0.09 hp/kg0.50 hp/kg

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension43mm WP Apex USD forkn/a

Rear suspensionWP Apex monoshockn/a

Front brakesSingle 300mm disc, radial 4-pistonn/a

Rear brakesSingle 230mm discn/a

Dimensions & practicality

Weight159 kg220 kg

Seat height820 mm787 mm

Fuel capacity13.4 Ln/a

Suitability

ClassNakedNaked

A2 licenceYesNo

Good for beginnersYesNo

Best forlearning, commuting, sportcommuting, sport

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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