2018 KTM 125 Duke vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM 125 Duke 2018 KTM 125 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, Single cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valve
Power
11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
137 kg / 302 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182026
Make ModelKTM 125 DukeYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1357 mm / 53.4 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance185 mm / 7.3 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight (kg)137-
Dry Weight137 kg / 302 lbs-
Fuel Capacity13.4 Litres / 3.5 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque12 Nm / 1.22 kgf-m / 8.85 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Single cylinder, DOHC, 4 ValveFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke58 x 47.2 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio14.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionBosch Electronic fuel injectionFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustmentTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-disc, operated hydraulicallyMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 5/8 x 1/4" X ringChain
Final Drive Ratio14:45-
Primary Drive Ratios22/72-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis frame, powder coatedA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front43 mm WP USD forkTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP monoshockLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake-24°
Steering Head Angle66°-
Trail-91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front142 mm / 5.6 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300 mm disc, 4 piston radial fixed caliper2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 230 mm disc, single piston floating caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9MB two-channel ABSStandard
Tyres - Front110/70 -17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear150/60 -17180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R