Table of contents

• Aprilia RS4 125, Honda CBF 125, KTM 125 Duke, Yamaha MT-125 and YZF-R 125 125cc in comparison test
• Aprilia RS4 125
• Honda CBF 125
• KTM 125 Duke
• Yamaha MT-125 and YZF-R 125
• Conclusion
• Price comparison for 125cc bikes from Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Yamaha

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The Yamaha MT-125 is the easiest way to climb the 61.3 meter high Pinneberg, the highest point in Heligoland and the district of the same name.

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Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 52.0 x 58.6 mm, 124 cm³, 11.0 kW (15 PS) at 9000 / min, 12 Nm at 8000 / min.

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Yamaha YZF-R 125.

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Oh my God, Yamaha forgot the hands! Nope, it was just done totally digitally.

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Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 52.0 x 58.6 mm, 124 cm³, 11.0 kW (15 PS) at 9000 / min, 12 Nm at 8000 / min.

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Yamaha MT-125.

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A white feather – is that a fine WP suspension part? sure, of course.

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Shift light, gear indicator and ABS (not in the picture) – the equipment is lavish.

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Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 58.0 x 47.2 mm, 125 cm³, 11.3 kW (15 HP) at 10,500 / min, 12 Nm at 8,000 / min.

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KTM 125 Duke.

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Deep notches, easy-to-swallow stereo struts – all very pragmatic.

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Complete cockpit. The kill switch is not in the picture. And unfortunately he’s not there either.

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Air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, two valves, bore x stroke 52.4 x 57.8 mm, 125 cm³, 8.3 kW (11 hp) at 8000 rpm, 11 Nm at 6250 rpm.

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Honda CBF 125.

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There are good reasons why the tachometer is so big and doesn’t have a red area.

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Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 58.0 x 47.0 mm, 124 cm³, 11.0 kW (15 PS) at 10,500 / min, 11 Nm at 8,000 / min.

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Aprilia RS4 125.

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These five eight-liter machines are incredibly mature.

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Difference to the MT-125? There is practically none. Not even when it comes to wind protection.

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Comparison test: 125 cc from Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Yamaha

Aprilia RS4 125, Honda CBF 125, KTM 125 Duke, Yamaha MT-125 and YZF-R 125
125cc in comparison test

When big boys over 40 go on a test drive with 125 cc bikes, it can quickly become embarrassing – man is no longer 16. Or it will be extremely entertaining, as in this story. Because these five eight-liter machines are incredibly grown up.

Klaus Herder

07/28/2014

There aren’t many reasons to wish you were 16 again. On the contrary: pimples, stress with the elderly and at school, no girlfriend and no money.

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However, if you view the current 125cc range, you might dream of being a teenager again; because never before has the scene been more colorful and better. With Aprilia RS4 125, Honda CBF 125, KTM 125 Duke, Yamaha MT-125 and Yamaha YZF-R 125 five very different candidates went on a test tour. And one model even climbed the Pinneberg.

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With the motorcycle on Heligoland

A crazy idea

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Aprilia RS4 125

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Aprilia RS4 125.

The beautiful one Aprilia RS4 125 Her extremely successful career started in 1993 as a snappy two-stroke rocket, and a water-cooled four-valve four-stroke has been in the completely oversized high-tech chassis since 2011. Almost nothing has changed in the basic character of the slightly overweight athlete: The engine needs revs, the usable rev range is rather narrow. Moderate acceleration and sad pull-through values ​​are the penalty. But top ergonomics make up for it. There is no other 125 cc for tall sports fans, and none of them seem more adult in all dimensions.

Technical specifications

Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 58.0 x 47.0 mm, 124 cm³, 11.0 kW (15 PS) at 10,500 / min, 11 Nm at 8,000 / min, injection system, six-speed gearbox, chain drive; Bridge frame made of aluminum, upside-down fork, Ø 41 mm, front / rear tires: 100/80 ZR 17 and 130/70 ZR 17, front disc brake, Ø 300 mm, rear disc brake, Ø 218 mm, wheelbase 1350 mm, steering head angle 65.0 degrees, caster 94 mm, spring travel front / rear 110/122 mm, seat height 830 mm *, weight with a full tank of 148 kg *, payload 177 kg *, tank capacity 14.5 l, service intervals 6000 km; 0-80 km / h in 11.4 seconds *, 50-80 km / h in 17.3 seconds *, Top speed 110/120 km / h *, consumption on country roads 3.6 liters / 100 km *; price 4490 euros¹.

* MOTORCYCLE measurement; ¹ including additional costs

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Driving report: Aprilia RS4 125

Aprilia’s new four-stroke 125cc

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Honda CBF 125

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Honda CBF 125.

You can tell very clearly about the lightweight that it was primarily developed as a means of transport for the Southeast Asian mass market. That doesn’t have to be a disadvantage, because what brings a family of four plus pigs and poultry reliably through the jungle also cuts a fine figure in Western European commuter traffic. The very economical four-stroke single does not exhaust the power limit of 15 hp, but impresses with a successful set-up and perfectly matching gear ratio. The very upright sitting position is comfortable even after hours and there is plenty of space. The spring elements are mercilessly underdamped for a sportier pace, but they can cope with lousy country road surfaces in cruising mode. Topcase on it and thus comfortably and cheaply gondola to school or work every day – the rustic-friendly Honda CBF 125 is perfect for this.

Technical specifications

Air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, two valves, bore x stroke 52.4 x 57.8 mm, 125 cm³, 8.3 kW (11 PS) at 8000 / min, 11 Nm at 6250 / min, injection system, five-speed gearbox, chain drive; Central tubular frame made of steel, telescopic fork, Ø 30 mm, tires f / h: 800 / 100-17 and 100 / 00-17, front disc brake, Ø 240 mm, rear drum brake, Ø 130 mm, wheelbase 1270 mm, steering head angle 64.5 degrees , Caster 89 mm, spring travel front / rear 115/87 mm, seat height * 800 mm, weight with a full tank 130 kg *, payload 178 kg *, tank capacity 13.0 l, service intervals 4000 km; 0-80 km / h in 12.7 seconds *, 50-80 km / h in 12.1 seconds *, Top speed 104/108 km / h *, consumption on highway 2.8 liters / 100 km *; price 2590 euros plus 185 euros ancillary costs.

* MOTORCYCLE measurement

KTM 125 Duke

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KTM 125 Duke.

There are a lot of good reasons why the made in India KTM 125 Duke has been one of the absolute bestsellers in the eight-liter class since its debut in 2011. Your sophisticated, powerful and easy-revving engine is one of them. Pronounced handiness and a super stable chassis as well as high-quality workmanship are further. But it stands out with one detail
particularly out of the 125 range: the standard ABS, a novelty in this class. The anti-lock device regulates a bit roughly, but that shouldn’t matter to newbies on motorcycles in hairy situations – on the KTM 125 Duke you can still sit comfortably upright when other machines are already saying goodbye to the horizontal plane. That alone should be reason enough for many to take a closer look at the otherwise lavishly equipped machine.

Technical specifications

Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 58.0 x 47.2 mm, 125 cm³, 11.3 kW (15 PS) at 10,500 / min, 12 Nm at 8,000 / min, injection system, six-speed gearbox, chain drive; Steel tubular frame, upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm, front / rear tires: 110/70 ZR 17 and 150/60 ZR 17, front disc brake, Ø 300 mm, rear disc brake, Ø 230 mm, ABS, wheelbase 1361 mm , Steering head angle 65.0 degrees, caster 100 mm, spring travel front / rear 150/150 mm, seat height 800 mm *, weight with a full tank 137 kg *, load 145 kg *, tank capacity 11.0 l, service intervals 7500 km; 0-80 km / h in 9.9 seconds *, 50-80 km / h in 14.2 seconds *, Top speed 114/120 km / h *, consumption on highway 3.0 liters / 100 km *; price 4245 euros plus 200 euros ancillary costs.

* MOTORCYCLE measurement

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KTM 125 Duke in the 25,000 km endurance test

Interim balance of the 137-kilo flea

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Yamaha MT-125 and YZF-R 125

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Yamaha MT-125.

The two sisters are technically almost identical, in both perfectly coordinated and powerful engines ensure very good driving performance. And in both models, stable chassis and crisp brakes guarantee that the power can be used to the full. The space is good on the Yamaha YZF-R 125 Even for a long time people don’t have to fold themselves up too much. And the perfect seating position on the Yamaha MT-125 is beyond any doubt anyway. The extremely dynamic packaging of the YZF-R 125 may turn the youngsters on a little more, but in a direct comparison the MT-125 is the slightly better 125. For a plausible reason: If you happen to end up in Helgoland, the MT-125 can be pushed there much more easily. Less mass, higher handlebars – all clear?

Technical specifications Yamaha MT-125

Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 52.0 x 58.6 mm, 124 cm³, 11.0 kW (15 HP) at 9000 / min, 12 Nm at 8000 / min, injection system, six-speed gearbox, chain drive; Bridge frame made of steel, upside-down fork, Ø 41 mm, tires f / r: 100 / 80-17 and 130 / 70-17, front disc brake, Ø 292 mm, rear disc brake, Ø 230 mm, wheelbase 1355 mm, steering head angle 65.0 degrees, caster 89 mm, spring travel front / rear 130/114 mm, seat height 830 mm *, weight with a full tank of 139 kg *, payload 191 kg *, fuel capacity 11.5 l, service intervals 6000 km; 0-80 km / h in 9.4 seconds *, 50-80 km / h in 12.8 seconds *, Top speed 120/121 km / h *, consumption on highway 2.8 liters / 100 km *; price 4095 euros plus 150 euros ancillary costs.

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Yamaha YZF-R 125.

Technical data Yamaha YZF-R 125

Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, four valves, bore x stroke 52.0 x 58.6 mm, 124 cm³, 11.0 kW (15 HP) at 9000 / min, 12 Nm at 8000 / min, injection system, six-speed gearbox, chain drive; Bridge frame made of steel, upside-down fork, Ø 41 mm, tires f / r: 100 / 80-17 and 130 / 70-17, front disc brake, Ø 292 mm, rear disc brake, Ø 230 mm, wheelbase 1355 mm, steering head angle 65, 0 degrees, caster 89 mm, suspension travel front / rear 130/114 mm, seat height 830 mm *, weight with a full tank of 141 kg *, payload 189 kg *, fuel capacity 11.5 l, service intervals 6000 km; 0-80 km / h in 9.2 seconds *, 50-80 km / h in 12.7 seconds *, Top speed 120/126 km / h *, consumption Landstr. 3.3 liters / 100 km *; price 4350 euros plus 150 euros ancillary costs.

* MOTORCYCLE measurement

Conclusion

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The Yamaha MT-125 is the easiest way to climb the 61.3 meter high Pinneberg, the highest point in Heligoland and the district of the same name.

The Yamaha MT-125 is the easiest way to climb the 61.3 meter high Pinneberg, the highest point in Heligoland and the district of the same name. That is the result of the first pushed comparative test in MOTORRAD history. But the Yamaha innovation is also completely convincing when driving. Which also applies to the sister model Yamaha YZF-R 125 and the KTM Duke 125 – you can’t go wrong with that. Aprilia and Honda, on the other hand, are cases for specialists: The Aprilia RS4 125 calls for an extremely active gas hand; the Honda CBF 125 makes calm pragmatists happy.

Price comparison for 125cc bikes from Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Yamaha

Used 125cc bikes from Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Yamaha in Germany

The Aprilia RS4 125, Honda CBF 125, KTM 125 Duke, Yamaha MT-125 and Yamaha YZF-R125 in direct price comparison are available on the used motorcycle exchange. There you will find new and used 125cc motorcycles in good condition at affordable prices: Used 125cc bikes from Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Yamaha in Germany

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