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KTM RC 125 2015 vs. Yamaha R1 2019

KTM RC 125 2015

KTM RC 125 2015

Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha R1 2019

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Overview - KTM RC 125 2015 vs Yamaha R1 2019

KTM RC 125 2015

KTM RC 125 2015

Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha R1 2019

Technical Specifications KTM RC 125 2015 compared to Yamaha R1 2019

KTM RC 125 2015
Yamaha R1 2019
KTM RC 125 2015
KTM RC 125 2015
Yamaha R1 2019
Yamaha R1 2019

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque112.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement124.7 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,340 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)135 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)199 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity10 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 125 2015

KTM RC 125 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha R1 2019

The 2020 R1 model - already available from September - is an evolutionary step that will benefit both the trackday racer and the Yamaha SBK team. The amateur is most likely to benefit from the truly perfect electronics and will also appreciate a little extra power.

powerful engine

clean response

in the right hands a very fast track bike

perfectly tuned electronics

ABS system not 100 per cent satisfactory

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R1

Price KTM RC 125

Model year
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Price Yamaha R1

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