Yamaha R1 2009 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2017

Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2017

Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs KTM 125 Duke 2017

Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2017

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2017

Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2017

Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 125 Duke 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.2 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	182 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	115.5 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

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