Ktm Duke 890 R vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 890 R vs Yamaha Fz25. Ktm Duke 890 R: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 890 R
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish top speed)
130 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 890 R
8.5/10
"The naked middleweight benchmark, if you buy a clean one."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Excellent semi-active suspension
+Strong, characterful engine
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Aggressive ergonomics tire quickly
−Occasional electronics gremlins
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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