KTM 125 Duke 2014 vs. SWM Varez 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2014

SWM Varez 125 2020

Overview - KTM 125 Duke 2014 vs SWM Varez 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2014

SWM Varez 125 2020

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Technical Specifications KTM 125 Duke 2014 compared to SWM Varez 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2014

SWM Varez 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2014

SWM Varez 125 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	11 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,350 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 125 Duke 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

SWM Varez 125 2020

The SWM Varez 125 is a sporty A1 motorbike with some strengths and some weaknesses. Its biggest disadvantage is probably its position in the 125cc market. With the Yamaha MT-125, KTM 125 Duke and Honda CB125R, it faces very strong competition. Because of its seat height, the SWM is more suited to taller A1 riders who don't want to go for the usual, ubiquitous brands, but are looking for something rarer. In addition to its rarity, the Varez 125 can also score points when it comes to eating up radii in the corner and in terms of fuel economy.

Taut, yet very sporty, stable chassis

Very smooth handling, falls virtually by itself in lean angles

Low fuel consumption

Very high for an A1 naked bike

Spongy gearbox

No gear indicator

Spongy rear brake

Purely functional instruments and display. Design-wise rather poor.