Ktm Duke 450 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 450 vs Yamaha Fz25. Ktm Duke 450: N/A hp, N/A weight, top speed N/A, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 450
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
N/A
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
N/A
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
130 km/h
Weight
N/A
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — model does not exist (NOTE: Best estimate unavailable as no such production model exists)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 450
7.8/10
"Brilliant when maintained properly, a nightmare when it hasn't been."
Pros
+Explosive single-cylinder performance
+World-class WP suspension
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Vibration on long rides
−Hard to find clean examples
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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