KTM 125 Duke 2022 vs. Yamaha MT-125 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2022

Yamaha MT-125 2018

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2022 vs Yamaha MT-125 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2022

Yamaha MT-125 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2022 compared to Yamaha MT-125 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2022

Yamaha MT-125 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2022

Yamaha MT-125 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	52 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	12.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,355 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2022

Even in the Euro 5 version, the KTM Duke 125 is the motorbike to beat in the A1 class. Superior equipment, potent engine, good chassis, great display and fun Supermoto mode make not only the heart of 16-year-olds beat faster. The looks polarise, but let the observer clearly recognise the smallest Duke as such. The Duke 125 is not cheap, but it is worth the price.

lively engine

super-agile handling

Supermoto mode as standard

mature chassis

top brakes

sharp TFT display

connectivity (optional)

Optics not to everyone's taste

price high for a 125cc bike

Yamaha MT-125 2018

If you compare the Yamaha MT-125 with its 2018 rivals, it quickly becomes clear that it can no longer compete in terms of equipment and looks. However, underneath its dusty dress is an excellent naked bike that keeps the sporty aspect at the top level. The MT-125 is stable in the corner and offers enough punch out of the corner to outrun the competition. Its geometry is also very inviting and gives the feeling of being on a much more powerful naked bike. So the MT-125 has done it - even four years after its release, it is riding at the top of the A1 naked bike class.

powerful engine

adult geometry

stable handling

good for tall people

outdated look

brake