KTM 125 Duke 2017 vs. KTM 250 EXC 2014

KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM 250 EXC 2014

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2017 vs KTM 250 EXC 2014

KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM 250 EXC 2014

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2017 compared to KTM 250 EXC 2014

KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM 250 EXC 2014

KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM 250 EXC 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	66.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	2-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	249 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2017

It's really fantastic how much equipment you can buy in the 125cc class these days. The KTM 125 Duke is not only convincing with plenty of power and quick turn-in behaviour, its appearance is also very classy. Thanks to the aggressive look and the ultra-modern TFT display, the 125 Duke looks like a shrunken 1290 Super Duke R. A whole lot of motorbike in a small package.

Pull-through

Quick turn-in behaviour

Compact dimensions

Very easy to ride

Great looks

TFT display

Brake weaker than the competition

KTM 250 EXC 2014

The "big" two-stroke engine was newly developed in 2017 and is used on the 250 and 300. The electric starter is now no longer "flange-mounted" but compactly integrated. The 250 engine remains true to its line and has increased over the entire rev range. The bike offers a high degree of perfection and in expert hands is an unbeatable and indestructible winning machine. Strong enough for professionals! 300cc for the fast fraction not really necessary. Great plus in riding comfort thanks to the new balance shaft: significantly less vibration!

High performance in combination with lively handling

simple design - thus hardest to handle under extreme loads

lower vibrations due to new motor with balancer shaft

Compared to the four-stroke, still more strenuous to ride on long stages

engine response "good", but not as clean as with the four-stroke

compared to the 300, especially for less experienced pilots, too little torque in the rev range.