KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

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Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs Yamaha MT-09 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2018
Yamaha MT-09 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)127 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2018

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-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

A coherent motorbike where everything fits together. The motorbike delivers what its looks promise. High-tech, charisma and lots of adrenaline. It is a mixture of supermoto, naked bike and streetfighter and it loves to be handled irrationally. A cool motorbike. Only in comparison with the MT-09 SP does one begin to miss a high-quality chassis.

Optics and character harmonise perfectly

wheels smoothly

lively handling

comfortable seating position even for tall riders

engine feels incredibly powerful

Exhausting when ridden briskly

bike requires more riding skills overall than other naked bikes in the mid-range

feeling for traction on the rear wheel not so great

lack of precision.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha MT-09

Price KTM 125 Duke

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Price Yamaha MT-09

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