KTM 640 Duke II (2003-04) vs Suzuki Boulevard S40 (2013-14) vs BMW K 1300 R Dynamic Special Edition (2011) vs Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle Special (2018) vs SYM Joyride/RV 125 evo (2014) vs Yamaha YZF-R 125 (2009) vs Triumph Speed Triple (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | KTM | Suzuki | BMW | Ducati | SYM | Yamaha | Triumph |
Model: | 640 Duke II | Boulevard S40 | K 1300 R Dynamic Special Edition | Scrambler Full Throttle Special | Joyride/RV 125 evo | YZF-R 125 | Speed Triple |
Years: | 2003-04 | 2013-14 | 2011 | 2018 | 2014 | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine: | Four stroke, single Cylinder. SOHC, 4 valves, engine balancer | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, 4V, SOHC | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 624.6 cc / 38.1 cu in | 652 cc / 39.8 cu-in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 803 cc / 49.0 cub in | 124.5 cc / 7.6 cub in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in |
Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 13.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 10:5:1 | 10.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled, forced air | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
Induction: | Mikuni BST 40 carburetor | Mikuni BS40 | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle bodies | Electronic | Fuel Injection | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric and kick | Electric | Electric |
Clutch: | Multi-disc in oil bath | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | APTC wet multiplate with mechanical control | Centrifugal | Wet Multiple-disc | Wet, multi-plate |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | CVT | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain, O-ring 5/8 x 1/4" | Belt | Shaft | Chain, front spocket 15, rear sprocket 46 | Belt | Chain | X ring chain |
Front Suspension: | WP - 4054 Roma Top adjuster, preload, compression and rebound adjustable | Telescopic 38 mm stanchions, coil spring, oil damped | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Upside down Kayaba 41 mm fork | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks | Showa 43 mm upside down forks |
Rear Suspension: | Central shock absorber WP IBS with PRO-LEVER linkage to rear- swing-arm with needle bearing | Twin shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable | Twin sided swing arm, adjustable dampers | Swinging arm | Showa monoshock |
Front Brakes: | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper | 265 mm Single disc | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 330 mm disc, 4-piston caliper with ABS as standard equipment | Single hydraulic disc, 273 mm | Single 292mm disc | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo |
Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, rod operated | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 1-piston caliper with ABS as standard equipment | Single disc, 200 mm | Single 230mm disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 58H | 100/90-19 57H, tube type | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80 R18 Pirelli MT 60 RS | 100/90-12 56P | 90/80 -17 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
Rear Tyre: | 160/60 - ZR17 69H | 140/80-15 67H, tube type | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 R17 Pirelli MT 60 RS | 130/70-12 64L | 130/70 -17 | 190/55 ZR 17 |
Wheelbase: | 1460 mm / 57.5 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1585 mm / 62.4" | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in. | 1355 mm / 53.3 inc | 1435mm / 56.5in |
Seat Height: | 860 mm / 33.9 in | 700 mm / 27.6 in | 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in) | 790 mm / 31.1 in. low seat 770 mm / 30.3 in. available as accessory | 760 mm / 29.9 in. | 810 mm / 31.8 in | 828 mm / 32.6in |
Fuel Capacity: | 11.3 Litres / 3.0 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal | 10.5 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.57 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal | 7.6 L / 2.0 US gal | 13.8 Litres / 3.6 gal | 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |