Yamaha R125 2016 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Yamaha R125 2016

Yamaha R125 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

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Overview - Yamaha R125 2016 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Yamaha R125 2016

Yamaha R125 2016

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Technical Specifications Yamaha R125 2016 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Yamaha R125 2016
KTM 690 SMC R 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore52 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque12.2 NmTorque73.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio12.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement124.7 ccmDisplacement692 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,355 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height818 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.8 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R125 2016

Yamaha R125 2016

Friends of real supersports bikes listen up, because the Yamaha YZF-R125 could be just the right bike for you in the A1 class. The Yamaha focuses entirely on a sporty appearance, which is not only evident in the R6-like look, but can also be felt in the seating position. The load on the wrists is super-sporty and the knee angle is sharp - perhaps too sharp for tall riders. In return, the YZF-R125 rewards not only with a cool appearance, but also with a very potent engine and a confidence-inspiring chassis that invites high cornering speeds.

powerful engine

sporty seating position

confidence-inspiring ride

high-quality workmanship

Unsuitable for tall riders

More uncomfortable than the competition

Brake could be more toxic

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

KTM 690 SMC R 2022

A large, powerful single cylinder, a stable chassis, just over 160 kg of tractive weight and modern electronics for support - the key data alone suggests a lot of riding pleasure. In 2024, the SMC-R may be a little dusty in some respects and is no longer the undisputed queen of road-legal supermotos, but it can still offer a lot of supermoto fun and performance.

Powerful engine

Electronics can support safety or supermoto manoeuvres as required

Stable, fully adjustable suspension

Agile riding performance

Good ergonomics

Low fuel consumption

Great quickshifter

Old LC display and halogen headlights no longer up to date

Suspension could absorb small bumps more harmoniously

Brakes not overly sensitive

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R125 vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Yamaha R125

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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