Yamaha NMAX 125 2020 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2021

Yamaha NMAX 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Overview - Yamaha NMAX 125 2020 vs KTM 125 Duke 2021

Yamaha NMAX 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2021

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Technical Specifications Yamaha NMAX 125 2020 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2021

Yamaha NMAX 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Yamaha NMAX 125 2020

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.7 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	12.2 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	11.7 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Variomatic	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Unit Swing	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	230 mm

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	13 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	13 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,350 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha NMAX 125 2020

The Yamaha NMAX 125 is a very simple scooter that works great. Just get on and ride. Without much thinking. Thanks to its low weight, it remains very nimble when cornering, and manoeuvring in the city is child's play. The NMAX also scores full points for looks, making it one of the prettiest 125 scooters.

Sufficient draught

low weight

chic look

high-quality workmanship

high step-through

KTM 125 Duke 2021

Even in the Euro 5 version, the KTM Duke 125 is the motorbike to beat in the A1 class. Superior equipment, potent engine, good chassis, great display and fun Supermoto mode make not only the heart of 16-year-olds beat faster. The looks polarise, but let the observer clearly recognise the smallest Duke as such. The Duke 125 is not cheap, but it is worth the price.

lively engine

super-agile handling

Supermoto mode as standard

mature chassis

top brakes

sharp TFT display

connectivity (optional)

Optics not to everyone's taste

price high for a 125cc bike