Duel Yamaha MT-125 Vs KTM Duke 125: at loggerheads…
Pretty, efficient and financially attractive, the KTM 125 Duke quickly rose to the top 5 for 125 cc registrations. Long without a real competitor, it must now count with a Yamaha MT-125 determined to do battle…. Duel !
Technical and commercial sheets
| YAMAHA MT-125 | KTM DUKE 125 | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Single cylinder, 4 stroke | Single cylinder, 4 stroke |
| Displacement | 124.7 cc | 124.7 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 52 x 58.6 mm | 58 x 47.2 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Distribution | 1 ACT, 4 valves | 2 ACT, 4 valves |
| Compression tx | 11.2: 1 | NC |
| Power | 15 hp (11 kW) at 9,000 rpm | 15 hp (11.3 kW) at 10,500 rpm |
| Couple | 12.4 Nm at 8,000 rpm | 12 Nm at 8000 rpm |
| Food | Electronic injection | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Electronic | Electronic |
| Start-up | Electric | Electric |
| Drums | NC | NC |
| Alternator | NC | NC |
| Transmission | ||
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Clutch control | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Gearbox | 6 reports | 6 reports |
| Final drive | By chain | By chain |
| Cycle part | ||
| Frame | Steel deltabox | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi inverted fork ø 41 mm | WP inverted fork ø 43 mm |
| Suspension Ar | Monoshock with spring preload adjustment | Monoshock with spring preload adjustment |
| Front brake | 1 disc of 292 mm, radial caliper 4 pistons | 1 disc ø 280 mm, 4 piston caliper, Bosch 9MB ABS |
| Ar brake | 1 disc of 230 mm, 2 piston caliper | 1 x 230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Bosch 9MB ABS |
| Front rim | Alloy 17 " | Alloy 17 " |
| Rim Ar | Alloy 17 " | Alloy 17 " |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | ||
| Length | 1 955 mm | NC |
| Width | 740 mm | NC |
| Height | 1,040 mm | NC |
| Saddle height | 810 mm | 800 mm |
| Caster angle | 25 ° | 25 ° |
| Hunt | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1355 mm | 1367 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 170 mm |
| Front travel | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Travel Ar | 114 mm | 150 mm |
| Front tire | 100/80 – R17 | 110/70 – R17 |
| Tire Ar | 130/70 – R17 | 150/60 – R17 |
| Full weight | 138 kg (ABS 140 kg) | 138 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11.5 liters | 11 liters |
| Oil capacity | 1.15 liter | NC |
| Commercial information | ||
| Availability | Immediate in the | Immediate in the |
| Colors | Matt red, matt gray, Race Blu | Orange, black |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and MO | 2 years parts and MO |
| Price | € 4,299 (€ 4,699 ABS) | € 4,100 with ABS |
| Yamaha MT-125 | KTM DUKE 125 |
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