KTM 950 Duke Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 950 Duke motorcycle specifications include a 942 cc (57.48 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).

Key specifications

2003Year released
942 ccDisplacement
96.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
174 kgDry weight
855 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,435 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance

How the KTM 950 Duke compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Displacement942 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 112% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 89th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height855 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 28th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 61% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 89th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement89th

942 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of KTM models.

Seat height28th

855 mm — taller than about 28% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity89th

17 L — larger than about 89% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,435 mm
This bike

1,435

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height855 mm
This bike

855

KTM avg

895

4% below average.

Ground clearance155 mm
This bike

155

KTM avg

304

49% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 942 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,435 mmSeat 855 mmClearance 155 mm
6-speed • 120/70-17 front / 180/55-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 180/55-18
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 180 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 55%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.67:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2003

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 942 cc (57.48 cu in)
Torque 96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 60 mm (3.9 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Double disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 174 kg (383.6 lb)
Seat height 855 mm (33.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,435 mm (56.5 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.6609 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.