KTM 125 Duke 2021 vs. Beta RR 125 2T 2022

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Beta RR 125 2T 2022

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2021 vs Beta RR 125 2T 2022

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Beta RR 125 2T 2022

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2021 compared to Beta RR 125 2T 2022

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Beta RR 125 2T 2022

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Beta RR 125 2T 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	54 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	54.5 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	15.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Carburator
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	2-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	124.8 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	295 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	290 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,477 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	930 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l
Range	Range	553 km	Range	287 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	56 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	76.2 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	2.42 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.3 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Even in the Euro 5 version, the KTM Duke 125 is the motorbike to beat in the A1 class. Superior equipment, potent engine, good chassis, great display and fun Supermoto mode make not only the heart of 16-year-olds beat faster. The looks polarise, but let the observer clearly recognise the smallest Duke as such. The Duke 125 is not cheap, but it is worth the price.

lively engine

super-agile handling

Supermoto mode as standard

mature chassis

top brakes

sharp TFT display

connectivity (optional)

Optics not to everyone's taste

price high for a 125cc bike