Yamaha Mt-125 vs Ktm Duke 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-125 vs Ktm Duke 125. Yamaha Mt-125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm Duke 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-125
Ktm Duke 125
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or ~35 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5–3.2 L/100km (approx. 31–40 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-125
7.8/10
"A sharp used buy when history checks out completely."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy engine
+Solid Yamaha build quality
+Aggressive, genuinely stylish looks
Cons
−Stator failures pre-2020
−Fork seals wear early
−Neglected examples everywhere
Ktm Duke 125
8.0/10
"The best A1-licence motorcycle you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Proper full-size chassis
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Reliable fuel injection
Cons
−Desperately limited highway performance
−Attracts hard-riding owners
−Suspension wears quickly
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