Yamaha YZF-R125 2020 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2015

Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2015
Overview - Yamaha YZF-R125 2020 vs KTM 125 Duke 2015

Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2015
Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R125 2020 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

The Yamaha YZF-R125 in the 2019 version makes journalists' lives difficult. You search and search for a fault, but can't find one - simply frustrating! Because the 15 hp single-cylinder with variable valve timing (VVA) performs excellently and is undoubtedly one of the best power units in the 125cc class. The handling is convincing in everyday life as well as on the racetrack, even if the chassis shows its sporty side on bumps. But we are on a super sports bike, so that is not a serious point of criticism. Maybe I need to ride the R125 for a few weeks to find its Achilles heel after all....
KTM 125 Duke 2015

For 16-year-olds and B-111 owners, the KTM 125 Duke is a blessing because it is not a small moped brand, but a real motorbike brand with sporty prestige and a high coolness factor. Motorcyclists who have outgrown school age will miss performance and are more likely to use the smallest Duke for very short everyday trips, if at all. I would then rather prefer a scooter, which also has storage space.