KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs. Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2012

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2012

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2018 vs Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2012

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2012

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Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2018 compared to Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2012

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2012

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	112 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	195 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	132 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	1,198 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	200 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	1,437 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	127 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2018

Even in its second generation, the KTM 125 Duke is still the highest-quality overall package in the 125cc naked bike class. Its looks stand out and its equipment is similar to that of larger and significantly more expensive KTM models. As is typical for KTM, the handling comes from the supermoto league, which makes the 125 Duke a real fun machine in tight corners. However, the Orange from Mattighofen should not relax too long on their laurels, because the competition is strong and is already beginning to overtake the ever-popular KTM 125 Duke in some aspects.

powerful engine

low weight

appearance

equipment incl. TFT display

high-quality overall impression

Chassis could be sportier

brake too weak