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KTM 200 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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

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KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. KTM 200 Duke3
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 200 Duke159 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM 200 Duke822 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 200 Duke155 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 200 Duke25 PS
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

KTM 200 Duke135 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

KTM 200 Duke159 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

KTM 200 Duke822 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 200 Duke155 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 200 DukeYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~35 km/l—
Petrol tank13.5 L17 L
On a full tank~473 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power25 PS @ 10,000 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight157 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed135 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height822 mm855 mm
Ground clearance155 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 200 Duke or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; KTM 200 Duke makes 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 200 Duke or Yamaha YZF-R1?

KTM 200 Duke weighs about 159 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so KTM 200 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 200 Duke or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 200 Duke if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most power, most pulling power 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.