Yamaha MT-125 2021 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Overview - Yamaha MT-125 2021 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

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Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-125 2021 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	121 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	1,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	11.5 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	110 mm	Travel	150 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	26 degree	Rake	65.7 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,325 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	547 km	Range	295 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	47 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	111 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	2.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.74 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-125 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

The KTM 890 Duke R scores with simple ingredients. Take a low weight, a modern engine with driving aids, and finally, high-quality brakes and a good chassis. The result is predictable! The Duke is an attractive machine that is a joy to ride. The low weight can be felt in every situation. A cool bike!

High revving and sporty engine

Excellent quickshifter

Great electronics package

Great brakes

Good chassis

Driving-friendly handling - low weight noticeable

Cheap buttons and switches (e.g. indicator switch)

Slightly nervous geometry