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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Yamaha YBR125

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R3
  2. Yamaha YBR1252
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
Yamaha YBR12510.8 PS

Torque

KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc
Yamaha YBR125124 cc

Weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
Yamaha YBR125114 kg

Seat height

KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Yamaha YBR125775 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 1290 Super Duke RYamaha YBR125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 466,000
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank16 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1301 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power180 PS @ 9,500 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight952 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed290 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight189 kg (dry)114 kg (dry)
Seat height835 mm775 mm
Ground clearance—145 mm
Wheelbase1,497 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-172.75-18 / 90/90-18
Suspension (front / back)—Telescopic fork / Twin shocks

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Yamaha YBR125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Yamaha YBR125?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Yamaha YBR125?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Yamaha YBR125: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YBR125 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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