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KTM Duke 125 (2018)

Duke 125 (2018)
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The KTM Duke 125 is the least capacity motorcycle produced by the Austrian company in collaboration with its Indian subsidiary- Bajaj Auto Ltd. The 125cc short stroke engine of the Duke 125 makes this beauty a pocket rocket. Design wise the bike is absolutely similar to its elder siblings viz; Duke 390 and 250 in India. Taking the design ques from the mighty Super Duke the baby Duke is also a head-turner.

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KTM Duke 125 (2018) Overview

There is no other 125 cc bike which can match the looks and ferocity of Duke 125. It is probably the best looking 125 cc in the market and it deserves to be called so. The radical design of the motorcycle is carried over from the super duke 1290 and it speaks volume about the nature of the bike. Among all things which Duke 125 is, its availability in India is not one of them. It is available in Bangladesh due to some reason. Anyways, let’s take a look at this bike in detail and see how much of a “firestarter” it actually is.

Engine: KTM Duke 125 uses a 124.7 cc liquid cooled single cylinder fuel injected engine. The cylinder head has the same design as the KTM Duke 1290 R, as it has 4-valves over the block which are controlled by dual cams and carbon-coated cam followers for engine longevity. Power produced by the engine is 14.75 BHP @ 9500 RPM and 11.80 NM @ 8000 RPM. The whole setup is paired to a 6-speed super slick gearbox. The responsive low-down torque character is very well maintained by the small engine, it's only in the top end when it starts running out of steam.

Design and Chassis: Ktm Duke 125 has the best chassis in its segment. The bike uses a steel trellis frame which is just as strong as it’s elder sibling the Duke 390. It also has the same steering angle, wheelbase, seat height, Fuel tank, ground clearance and suspension, as the 390. At the front, we have non-adjustable WP USD suspension and at the rear, we have a 5-step adjustable (For preload) monoshock. The things different in this model are the weight (137 kg for Duke 125) and the Front disc brake (300 mm for Duke 125). The motorcycle stands on a 110 mm and a 150 mm tyre, at the front and back respectively.

Electrical and rider aids: Duke 125 offers a 5” colour TFT screen which has a ton of information. The interface allows you to connect your smartphone to the onboard computer, so you can pick up calls without leaving your hands from the throttle. A joystick on the handlebar has also been provided for easy navigation through it. The bike offers ABS and even allows you to put it into the "Super-Moto" mode by turning off the rear brake actuator. This allows you to slide the rear end of your bike and perform drift in the corners.

KTM Duke 125 is a great bike, but it is too great for its own good. The kind of design, chassis, and components it offers far exceeds the power it plays around with. It’s like the video game character Kratos at the beginning of every God of War game. He is mighty and capable of commendable feats but he is on a very low level. The expected price of KTM Duke 125, if launched in India would be around Rs 1.5 Lakh.

KTM Duke 125 (2018) Specifications


GENERAL:  
Price Not Available
Launched Aug, 2018
ENGINE:  
Engine Displacement 124.7 CC
Engine Type Liquid cooled, 4 stroke
Number Of Cylinders 1
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Max Power 15.0 PS @9500 rpm
Max Torque 11.8 Nm @8000 rpm
Bore x Stroke 58.0 x 47.2 mm
Fuel Type Petrol
Starter Electric
TRANSMISSION:  
Transmission Type Manual
Number Of Speed Gears 6
Final Drive (Rear Wheel) Chain
WHEELS & TYRES:  
Front Tyre (Full Spec) 110/70 - ZR 17
Rear Tyre (Full Spec) 150/60 - ZR 17
BRAKES:  
Front Brake Type 300 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type 230 mm Disc
SUSPENSION:  
Suspension Front WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Suspension Rear WP monoshock
DIMENSIONS:  
Overall Length N/A
Overall Width N/A
Overall Height N/A
Wheelbase 1357 mm
Ground Clearance 185 mm
Kerb Weight 147 kg
Fuel Capacity 13.4 Litres

KTM Duke 125 (2018) Reviews

Why KTM Duke 125 Will Sell And Why It Won’t In India

Oct 22, 2018
The bookings for the Duke 125 are now open and its ex-showroom price will be around Rs 1.25 lakh, which puts it in a highly competitive zone. Still, we believe that India is the most unique market in the world where chances of anomalies are very high. That’s why we have come up with a list of reasons explaining why the Duke 390 will be a success and why it won’t be.

KTM Duke 125 Maybe Coming But Do You Want It?

Oct 16, 2018
I am sure that you guys have heard by now that the 2019 Duke 125 is allegedly coming to India but the question of its Value proposition still remains. How many people in India would want to buy a 1.5 lakh Motorcycle having a 125 cc engine? Well, let’s try to answer that.

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