Comprehensively Updated KTM 125 Duke and 250 Duke Spotted Testing
Both models to get revised engine, chassis, and design
Both models to get revised engine, chassis, and design
The three certainties of life are death, taxes, and KTM being hard at work developing new Dukes. Having recently sold out the unhinged 1290 Super Duke RR, the Mattighofen manufacturer has now been spotted testing an updated 125 Duke and 250 Duke.
If you think these are just sticker jobs, think again. Both bikes seem to be pretty much all-new. The engines, frames, sub-frames, swingarms, and designs on these test mules bear little to no resemblance to the current eighth-litre and quarter-litre Dukes.
The 125 Duke sports a slightly revised main frame, a more seriously redesigned sub-frame, and an all-new top-braced swingarm. Engine covers also look distinctly different from those of the present model, indicating changes in the powertrain department too. Unfortunately, this test bike features very little in the way of bodywork, but expect a thorough redesign to go with this significant mechanical update.
The 250 Duke’s test mule does wear its new clothing, showing off its sharp new tank extensions. Once again, the engine covers sport a new look, and the main frame seems to have been tweaked. The sub-frame is now no longer a trellis unit, instead, going for the composite design recently seen on the 1290 Super Duke RR.
Like its smaller sibling, the 250 Duke features an all-new swingarm, but this one goes so far as to implement a side-mounted shock! Wheels and brakes also feature updates in line with what we’ve seen on the yet-to-be-unveiled 2021 RC 390. Interestingly, all the exhaust hardware has been crammed into the belly of the bike, which should help give it a cleaner overall look.
With the updated RCs on the way, a new 390 Duke in the works, the 490 twins brewing, and now these little Dukes being overhauled, KTM is going to be throwing a lot of stuff at us over the next 12 to 18 months. Watch this space…
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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