Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 vs KTM 125 Duke 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

KTM 125 Duke 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023
KTM 125 Duke 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore78 mmBore58 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke47.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque12 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height830 mm
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-09 SP 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

The Yamaha MT-09 SP already had it easy in the previous generation, as it is the even more refined version of an already really good, because wonderfully agile fun machine! The current SP version is no different, but it has been improved even further. A little more power, increased torque and better-tuned electronics make it even more fun. As expected, the suspension with classier KYB and Öhlins components works excellently, the brakes could be a little sharper, but the seating position is still what you would expect from such an agile and easily controllable fun machine. The few quirks like the small TFT display or the controversial light mask in no way make it worse, but simply an even more independent personality!

Extremely agile and powerful engine

comfortable riding position

high-quality suspension elements from KYB and Öhlins

good quickshifter with blipper

distinctive look.

Small TFT display

horn half-heartedly installed at the front

wide turning circle

KTM 125 Duke 2020

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 SP vs KTM 125 Duke

Price Yamaha MT-09 SP

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Price KTM 125 Duke

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