BMW M 1000 RR 2023 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2023

BMW M 1000 RR 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2023

Technical Specifications BMW M 1000 RR 2023 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2023

BMW M 1000 RR 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2023

BMW M 1000 RR 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	212 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	142 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	118 mm	Travel	150 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	66.4 degree	Rake	65 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	200 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,457 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	832 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	170 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	139 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1
Range	Range	253 km	Range	553 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	151 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	56 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	6.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	2.42 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW M 1000 RR 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 125 Duke 2023

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW M 1000 RR vs KTM 125 Duke

Price BMW M 1000 RR

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Price KTM 125 Duke

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