KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs. Yamaha R125 2013

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Yamaha R125 2013

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 compared to Yamaha R125 2013

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Yamaha R125 2013

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Yamaha R125 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	52 mm
Stroke	Stroke	69 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	12.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	11.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,195 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,425 mm	Wheelbase	1,355 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	818 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	184 kg	Kerb Weight	138 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.

Yamaha R125 2013

In the course of our 125cc special, we tested the Yamaha YZF-R125 together with "Psycho Philipp" on the kart and supermoto track in Wöllersdorf. This year we were already on the road with Yamaha's eight-litre supersports bike at the Pannoniaring at the Gripparty and were able to convince ourselves that it can even stand up to its full-grown peers. On the miniature ring of the "Actionsracers", the little super sports bike was then really in its element.

Strong brakes

sharp design

smooth engine

branded tyres

Hard seat

no ABS