Yamaha MT-07 2025 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2025

Yamaha MT-07 2025

KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2017

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Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-07 2025 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2025
KTM 125 Duke 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore58 mm
StrokeStroke68.6 mmStroke47.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power73.4 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque67 NmTorque12 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement689 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)183 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)127 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-07 2025

Yamaha MT-07 2025

The new Yamaha MT-07 is the best ever. The criticisms and wishes of MT-07 riders have been heard and implemented. The new MT-07 rides better in every respect, is more stable and makes the spread even wider: both beginners and novices will be able to cope with it, as well as more experienced riders, as it is now a more mature, more potent bike. It has closed the gap to the competition, only in terms of pure engine power it is still 10-20 Horsepower behind the competition. But that's not too bad, as the CP2 engine is still a guarantee for riding pleasure and a wide grin under the helmet. Whether or not you should choose the optional Y-AMT transmission is something you should definitely try out for yourself as part of a test ride - the surcharge for this is humane. Therefore: Big praise to the Yamaha engineers who have significantly upgraded their mega-seller without changing the character of the MT-07. However, Yamaha now has one problem: the residual values of the previous three generations will probably tumble, as the differences to the current generation are noticeably large. And as we all know, the better is the enemy of the good.

Significantly better suspension, especially the fork upgrade was important

charismatic engine that still has a good sound (despite Euro 5+)

driving-orientated, better seating position than the previous models

new electronics (no IMU), good features

optional Y-AMT automatic transmission available

fresh look

many original accessories

Y-AMT still needs some fine-tuning for sports riders

quickshifter only available at extra cost

cruise control only available in conjunction with Y-AMT

on paper still inferior to the competition in terms of engine performance

KTM 125 Duke 2017

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-07 vs KTM 125 Duke

Price Yamaha MT-07

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