2021 KTM 125 Duke vs 2020 KTM 125 Duke: What’s Different?
How different is the new smallest member of the Duke family from its predecessor?
How different is the new smallest member of the Duke family from its predecessor?
KTM silently launched the 125 Duke yesterday and there are a bunch of changes that have been made to the bike. The baby 125 Duke now looks a lot like it’s elder siblings. Let’s address everything that’s new and everything that has stayed the same on the bike.
What’s different?
Design:
This is where you find the biggest change in the new 125 Duke. Starting from the front fascia, the headlamp unit is the same unit from the new 200 Duke. It houses LED DRLs with a halogen bulb. The tank design has also been revised along with the addition of sharp tank extensions as well. Not only that, but the 2021 125 Duke can now munch more miles as the fuel tank capacity has been bumped-up by 3 litres, and now has a total capacity of 13.5 litres.
Ergonomics:
KTM decided to get rid of the old chassis and replaced it with the split-trellis frame, similar to the 200, 250 and the 390 Duke. The suspension too has been tuned for a softer and more plush riding experience. All of these changes have led to an increase of 7 kg in the overall weight. So, the 2021 125 Duke now tips the scales at 159 kg compared to 152kg for the 2020 model. Last but not the least, the seat height has also been increased by 5mm and hence the saddle is 823mm high.
Price:
The latest price for the 2020 KTM 125 Duke was around Rs 1.42 Lakh, but now with the updates made to the 2021 model, it now wears a price tag of Rs 1.50 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
What’s the same?
Like it’s predecessor, the 2021 Duke 125 uses the same, 124.7cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that’s mated to a 6-speed gearbox. In its BS6 guise, it makes 14.5PS of power and 12 Nm of torque. For 2021, braking hardware stays the same, with a 300mm disc and radial calliper at the front along with a 230mm disc at the rear. The 17-inch alloys come shod with MRF Revz radial tyres, the same as before.
After the BS6 update to the 200 Duke, it was just the 125 Duke that still carried the old design. While we’re glad that the 2021 125 Duke now looks properly modern, the bump up in price puts it among bikes that offer a lot more cubic capacity as well as performance. So the value proposition of the bike remains questionable, although buyers seem to disagree as the 125 Duke still is the second-highest selling KTM in the country.
KTM 125 Duke User Reviews
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. Read More
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. Read More
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 rideRead More
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 .Read More
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 . Read More