2020 KTM 125 Duke vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 125 Duke 2020 KTM 125 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Power
11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
141.4 kg / 311.7 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2019 - 202026
Make ModelKTM 125 DukeKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height818 mm / 32.2 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1357 mm / 53.4 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)141.4-
Dry Weight141.4 kg / 311.7 lbs-
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 3.0 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque12 Nm / 8.85 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke58 x 47.2 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio14.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEURO5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionBosch electronic fuel injection46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, mechanically actuatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis frame, powder coatedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43 mm WP-USD, AER 43WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearWP MonoshockWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Steering Head Angle65°-
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear162 mm / 6.4 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300 mm disc, 4 piston radial fixed caliper2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 230 mm disc, single piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 10 ML Single Channel ABSStandard
Tyres - Front110/70 -17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear150/60 -17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17