KTM 125 Duke 2024 vs. Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2024

KTM 125 Duke 2024

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

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Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2024 vs Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2024

KTM 125 Duke 2024

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2024 compared to Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

KTM 125 Duke 2024
Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore52 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque11.5 NmTorque12.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,750 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio11.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel114 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter292 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter230 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,357 mmWheelbase1,355 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)154 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)142 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2024

KTM 125 Duke 2024

Even in the Euro 5 version, the KTM Duke 125 is the motorbike to beat in the A1 class. Superior equipment, potent engine, good chassis, great display and fun Supermoto mode make not only the heart of 16-year-olds beat faster. The looks polarise, but let the observer clearly recognise the smallest Duke as such. The Duke 125 is not cheap, but it is worth the price.

lively engine

super-agile handling

Supermoto mode as standard

mature chassis

top brakes

sharp TFT display

connectivity (optional)

Optics not to everyone's taste

price high for a 125cc bike

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

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....

excellent engine

cool looks

sporty chassis

very potent on the racetrack

very good supersport package

unfortunately nothing

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R125

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