2021 KTM 125 Duke: Same Price, Other Options
Find the updated KTM 125 Duke a bit too expensive for its class? Well, it is. Here are some other options to consider
Find the updated KTM 125 Duke a bit too expensive for its class? Well, it is. Here are some other options to consider
The 2021 KTM 125 Duke was recently launched in India. It may have sporty bodywork and the works but at Rs 1,50,010, it is quite expensive for its class, notwithstanding the fact that it is still the most affordable KTM in India. If the baby Duke is not up to your tastes, you can choose from a variety of more powerful, more feature-packed options for less or around the same price. Here’re our picks:
Yamaha R15 V3 - Price: Rs 1,49,000
The Yamaha R15 V3 is one of the most value-for-money faired bikes in its segment, priced at Rs 1,49,000. It packs a bigger, more powerful engine that churns out 18.6PS and 14.1Nm. Apart from being more powerful, the R15 V3 is also packed with modern features like Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), LED headlamp and a proper dual-channel ABS. The VVA technology helps in maintaining a balance of low-end grunt and top-end drive.
The only grinch is that some might feel the riding position a bit too committed for everyday use. So, overall, the Yamaha R15 V3 is perfect if you want corner-carving performance with an aggressive stance to match. It’s a great learner’s bike to hone your skills on the racetrack too.
Yamaha FZ25 - Price: Rs 1,52,100
For those who feel the Yamaha R15 V3 a bit too extreme, enter the Yamaha FZ25. At Rs 1,52,100, it is just around Rs 2,000 more than the KTM 125 Duke and offers a much more torquier engine and butch styling to match. Its 249cc air-cooled engine with oil cooler may not be as sophisticated as the 125 Duke’s liquid-cooled unit, but it generates a rather decent 20.8PS of power and 20.1Nm of torque. Despite packing a bigger engine, it is lighter than the Duke by 6kg, at 153kg kerb.
If you’re looking for a sporty motorcycle with good low-end grunt and comfortable ergonomics, the Yamaha FZ25 is hard to ignore. And like the R15, this motorcycle gets dual-channel ABS for better safety.
Hero XPulse 200 with rally kit - Price: Rs 1,51,730
If playing in the dirt is more your style, then the Hero XPulse 200 is by far the most affordable option out there. It undercuts the new KTM 125 Duke by a whopping Rs 36,220. And if you spend Rs 38,000 over the price of the XPulse 200, you can get the Rally Kit, which includes a pair of longer-travel, adjustable suspension, Maxxis offroad tyres, bench seat, handlebar risers, extended gear lever (to go with off-road riding boots), and extra ground clearance (275mm).
These upgrades should make it a lot more capable off the road. At just around Rs 1,700 over the baby Duke, the Hero XPulse 200 with the rally kit is the most wholesome offroad-centric package one can get on a budget. However, do note that the new seat is 878mm tall, a whole 55mm more than the standard seat. So, shorter riders may not find it all that easily maneuverable, especially with the rally kit.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 ES - Price: Rs 1,42,705
The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is one of the most iconic retro motorcycles in the country. The ES variant is priced at Rs 1,42,705 and is the second most affordable Royal Enfield bike in India after the Bullet 350. This variant comes with aesthetic upgrades like a matte-black powertrain finish, all-black bodywork with coloured fuel tank, and premium 3D tank logo.
Its 20.07PS and 28Nm motor may be more powerful and torquier than the KTM 125 Duke but its character is quite relaxed and isn’t anywhere nearly as high-revving as the baby Duke’s heart. This coupled with the comfortable riding posture and spacious seat makes it a great bike to travel long distances albeit at a leisurely pace. If ‘dug-dug-ing’ around town is your thing, then look no further than the Bullet.
Yamaha MT-15 - Price: Rs 1,43,900
The Yamaha MT-15 is essentially the more comfortable, more practical version of the R15 V3.0. It shares the same engine and underpinnings as its faired sibling but its rear sprocket is slightly larger, which favours acceleration at the cost of outright top speed. This coupled with the upright ergonomics and single-piece seat make it ideal for the city.
Yamaha offers a variant with customisable colours. You can choose between a number of colour options for the body panels as well as the wheels. This unique variant is priced at Rs 1,43,900, which is still a whole 6,110 less than the KTM 125 Duke, which is available only in two colours: white and orange.
All prices ex-showroom Delhi.
KTM 125 Duke User Reviews
- Service cost 2k aa jata
Service cost 2k aa jata hai, best oil 7100 good mileage, good performance 800 tank full ho jata hai, 45 ka average aram sa de deti hai 200cc ka compare kare to 125 cc best hai, har chiz bs top speed 135 hai 200 ki top speed 150 tak jati hai, itna hi fark hai bas power dono me same hai, aur average bhi acha de deti hai, 10 second me 70 sa 80 speed pakad lati hai.
2 - Pocket Dynamo
I got this bike back in 2019 when it was launched, I was beginner so my first choice was a bike with moderate power and torque and good ride comfort. So, I went through lot of options, FZ l, Apachi 160 and 200 , Classic 350 and Duke 200. I got my eye on FZ as it was very much beginner Friendly and it was pocket friendly too. I decided to book FZ but on the same day KTM dropped this Pocket Rocket duke 125 and obviously for me it was a show stopper, without any second thought I went through the specs sheet and boy oh boy it felt just like a match made from heaven. I went to showroom the very next morning and just booked my duke 125 and after a month I got the delivery and till after after 7 long years, I have regretted for one single day. Good quality and best feeling riding this Pocket Rocket. Total in 7 year's, I have rode 51,000 kms on odo where I have only used it for ride propose and not for commute purpose. The best thing about this is the ride comfort because of the posture and ride quality. I have done Pune - hyderabad - Pune in 24 hrs with 4 hrs of sleep. I have rode on different terrains and in every seasons and it has never disappointed me in any given situation. I love riding it everyday with or without luggage. It feels fun to ride. Of course, I recommend it to every college boy with no riding experience to start their journey with this bike as it offers good amount of power and torque and would help you to be a good and safe rider with it's features. It will fall you in love with the motorcycle world and also take you to the places you thought of riding once in your collage days. It also offer mileage of 40 kmpl which is also good as a beginner. It will help you understand many concepts of motorcycle rider which will help you in future when you upgrade to a high cc.
3 - Perfect for riders
KTM DUKE is my favourite bike this bike is comfortable to ride and highllight as a premium, ideal for new rider waiting for experience offering sharp looks excellent handling tech like a TFT Display act. Duke 125cc is the sharp handlling for riders, offering a premium, agile city ride with sharp great look and refined performance first class like a big bike in small package though its engines feel under powered on road KTM Duke 125 cc is highly recommended as a premium, Stylish beginner bike for city commuting ktm feel worth decent power for it class but is main drawbacks are higher price for 125cc ktm bike is comfortable for city ride
8 1 - i love bike
This bike is verry good. I love this brand My favourite bike KTM Duke 125 beacouse this bike is past brand in indian 125 cc segment liquid cool engine i gone to buy this brands bike beacouse this is my dream brand KTM . this bike provide by mileage 45 to 50p kmpl This bike price in India 2.8 lack .
3 1 - Favourites
This bike is verry good. I love this brand My favourite bike KTM Duke 125 beacouse this bike is past brand in indian 125 cc chekment liquid cool engine i gone to buy this brands bike beacouse this is my dream brand KTM . this bike provide by mileage 45 to 50p kmpl This bike price in India 2.8 lack .
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