KTM 125 Duke

KTM 125 Duke Latest Update

The last update the entire range of KTM Duke motorcycles (including the KTM 125 Duke) received were new colourways, which you can have a look at it here.

KTM has been spotted testing a heavily revised 125 Duke, which features an updated frame, new sub-frame, new swingarm and revised powertrain. It is also expected to receive a thorough redesign to go with these updates. 

The KTM 125 Duke is the brand's entry-level bike for the Indian two-wheeler market, a position formerly occupied by the KTM 200 Duke. It's styled to mimic the new Duke 200 and gets similar features, mechanicals, and a sophisticated liquid-cooled engine. The bike is available in two colour options: Electronic Orange and Ceramic White.

KTM 125 Duke Price: 

Currently the KTM 125 Duke is priced at Rs 1,78,041 (ex-showroom Delhi). The baby Duke is available in Electronic Orange and Ceramic White.

 KTM 125 Duke Features:

The 125 Duke features a sportier bodywork, similar to the KTM 200 Duke. The full-digital instrument console comes with readouts like a gear position indicator, real-time fuel efficiency, average fuel efficiency, service indicator, distance-to-empty gauge, clock, and a side-stand warning light. The bike also gets a shift indicator placed in the centre. Other notable features include an LED taillight and turn indicators, a USD fork, a radial caliper up front, and single-channel ABS. Unlike the international-spec KTM 125 Duke, this one gets an underbelly exhaust.

 KTM 125 Duke Engine:

The updated KTM 125 Duke is powered by the same 124.7cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine as the previous model, which generates 14.5PS at 9,250rpm and 12Nm at 8000rpm. The motor continues to be paired with a 6-speed transmission. 

 KTM 125 Duke Suspension & Brakes:

The updated 125 Duke employs a trellis frame suspended on an upside-down fork and monoshock from WP. Compared to its predecessor, the suspension internals have been updated with a triple rate spring up front and a double rate unit at the rear. Its braking setup consists of a 300mm front disc clamped by a radially mounted caliper and a 230mm rear disc, with single-channel ABS from Bosch as standard. 

 KTM 125 Duke Rivals:

The KTM 125 Duke doesn't have a direct rival. However, in terms of its price, it competes against the Yamaha MT-15, Yamaha YZF R15 V3, Bajaj Pulsar RS200, and the Ather 450X.