KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs. Honda MSX 125 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda MSX 125 2013

Overview - KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs Honda MSX 125 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda MSX 125 2013

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke R 2013 compared to Honda MSX 125 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda MSX 125 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda MSX 125 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	52.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	57.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	70 HP	Engine power	10 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	10.9 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	9.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	12 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 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	12 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,466 mm	Wheelbase	1,200 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	865 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	149.5 kg	Kerb Weight	102 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	5.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

That the KTM 690 Duke R is the better motorbike is clear just from looking at the two machines from the outside. The Akrapovic exhaust and the WP suspension elements simply work and sound better.

Monobloc brakes

Akrapovic exhaust

WP suspension elements

higher lean angle clearance.

Lack of comfort

no weather protection

Honda MSX 125 2013

With just a few modifications, the Honda MSX 125 is ideally suited as a stunt machine. For us normalos, the typical Honda virtues such as good workmanship, solid technology and cool looks remain.

Hellish riding fun

wonderful handling

stable

well-dosed brake

visually quite interesting.

Training and familiarisation bike.