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Yamaha YB125Z-DX vs KTM 390 Duke

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

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Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YB125Z-DX3
  2. KTM 390 Duke3
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YB125Z-DX~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YB125Z-DX~585 km
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Duke151 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.8 PS
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YB125Z-DX45 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YB125Z-DX585 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km

Seat height

Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YB125Z-DXKTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 454,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank13 L13.4 L
On a full tank~585 km~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight—270 PS / tonne
Top speed—167 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm830 mm
Ground clearance150 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,357 mm
Length × width × height1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 3.00-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YB125Z-DX—a month
  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YB125Z-DX or KTM 390 Duke?

Yamaha YB125Z-DX does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YB125Z-DX or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Yamaha YB125Z-DX or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM 390 Duke 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.

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