KTM 125 Duke 2020 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2023

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2020 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2020 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	210 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	13.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
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	120 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	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,457 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	824 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	139 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	175 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2020

If you want an aggressive design, sporty and good handling as well as higher performance, especially in the upper rev range, you can't go wrong with the Duke. The attention to detail, for example in the form of the LED turn signals or the elaborate and multifunctional TFT display, are a KTM trademark. The only drawback is that it lacks a little power in the lower rev range.

Good chassis

LED indicators and headlights

TFT display

Little power in the lower rev range

BMW S 1000 RR 2023

For me, the most noticeable of all the innovations were the electronics and the steering geometry. Thanks to the additional information of the new steering angle sensor and the revised riding aids, the new S1000RR now has an electronic package with which you can not only ride safely, but also quickly, which will especially please the faster faction. But with a few additional features such as Slide Control, the average rider also has the opportunity to try out the riding style of the pros without risk, in order to cut a good figure in riding photos. And apart from that, it's also fun. The new steering geometry brings a little more calmness to the front and improves feedback, which is an invaluable advantage, especially at the limits. So the next round in the hunt for the best superbike is reopened.

Very good electronics or control systems

Good feedback

Good stability

Engine vibrations

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

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