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Yamaha YBR125 vs KTM 390 Duke

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

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Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 kg
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 YBR1254
  2. KTM 390 Duke4
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 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 YBR12510.8 PS
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YBR12545 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YBR125585 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125KTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not 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 weight95 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed—167 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight114 kg (dry)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height775 mm830 mm
Ground clearance145 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,357 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 230
ABSNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)Telescopic fork / Twin shocks43 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 YBR125—a month
  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YBR125 or KTM 390 Duke?

Yamaha YBR125 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or KTM 390 Duke?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 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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