KTM 125 Duke 2019 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2019

KTM 125 Duke 2019

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

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Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2019 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2019

KTM 125 Duke 2019

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2019 compared to Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

KTM 125 Duke 2019
Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore68 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke44.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power42 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque29.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio11.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement321 ccm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 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 width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,380 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)127 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2019

KTM 125 Duke 2019

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-R3 2018

Yamaha YZF-R3 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R3

Price KTM 125 Duke

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Price Yamaha YZF-R3

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