KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-07 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Yamaha MT-07 2018

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs Yamaha MT-07 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Yamaha MT-07 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-07 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Yamaha MT-07 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Yamaha MT-07 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	127 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	182 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Even in its second generation, the KTM 125 Duke is still the highest-quality overall package in the 125cc naked bike class. Its looks stand out and its equipment is similar to that of larger and significantly more expensive KTM models. As is typical for KTM, the handling comes from the supermoto league, which makes the 125 Duke a real fun machine in tight corners. However, the Orange from Mattighofen should not relax too long on their laurels, because the competition is strong and is already beginning to overtake the ever-popular KTM 125 Duke in some aspects.

powerful engine

low weight

appearance

equipment incl. TFT display

high-quality overall impression

Chassis could be sportier

brake too weak

Yamaha MT-07 2018

The MT-07 is an incredible fun machine that is extremely sporty to ride. The brakes pack a punch, the handling is superb and the engine is currently by far the most agile power unit in this class - and even above. The light handling fits in perfectly and the aggressive design with its many corners and edges is also appealing. Only the chassis makes the typically good compromise between comfort and sport and should probably remind you that the affordable MT-07 also has a lot to offer beginners.

Extremely agile engine

very light handling

low weight

aggressively angular look

powerful brakes

comfortable seating position

throaty sound

Chassis a little soft

footrests drag quickly

some cheap plastic parts

boring telescopic fork

instruments could be easier to read.