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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Yamaha YBR125G

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 YBR125G

Yamaha YBR125G

Rs 485,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R2
  2. Yamaha YBR125G1
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125G785 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 YBR125G10.8 PS

Torque

KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
Yamaha YBR125G10.4 Nm

Engine size

KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc
Yamaha YBR125G124 cc

Seat height

KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Yamaha YBR125G785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 1290 Super Duke RYamaha YBR125G
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 485,000
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
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 / tonne—
Top speed290 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight189 kg (dry)—
Seat height835 mm785 mm
Wheelbase1,497 mm1,295 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 745 × 1,080 mm
Colours—Black, Orange, Blue, 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 / 200/55-173.00-18 / 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 YBR125G—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Yamaha YBR125G?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YBR125G makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Yamaha YBR125G: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YBR125G if 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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