Honda CB200X vs KTM 125 Duke Comparison

The biggest strength of the Honda CB200X is the way it looks! It looks like a proper mid-size adventure bike, and based on its aesthetics alone, it's certain to find takers. The engine is refined, the gear shifts slick, and handling is neutral and predictive; all qualities that make for a good package, except, it's not what you'd call an affordable commuter bike. At ₹ 1,44,500 (Ex-showroom), it knocks at the doors of 200 cc street-bikes with better performance and features.

The 125 Duke offers similar road presence, fantastic road manners and a suitably entertaining personality for young riders to hone their skills to graduate to bigger and more performance oriented bikes. And being a 125 cc, it may well be passed off as a relatively 'safe' option, at least while convincing the parent. Considering the KTM 200 Duke is at least ₹ 30,000 more expensive, the 125 Duke certainly offers a relatively affordable and accessible entry into the KTM family.