KTM 125 Duke Review
KTM Duke 125
Tuesday, January 24, 2012Update: It was expected that Duke 125 will be launched in India but Bajaj and KTM have launched the Duke 200 today (24th January, 2012)
Design & Styling of KTM Duke 125
KTM Duke 125 is an extraordinary bike which not only offers glamorous looks but it will also be a style icon on Indian roads. The looks of this bike are enhanced by cutting edge design feature. Robust and macho looks of this bike is very attractive. Duke 125 is specially made for tough individuals who carries macho attitude in them. Eye-catchy graphic and aerodynamic body if Duke 125 is very impressive and also very comfortable.
Front side of Duke 125 houses stylish head lamp placed marvelously in the front crowl which offer clear visibility during tricky conditions, stylish and attractive instrument cluster which is expected to be comprises of fuel gauge, speedometer, turn indicators, trip meter etc. Handle bar of Duke 125 is very stylish and comfortable to drive, this bike is also offered with stylish bumpy fuel tank which enhances the overall looks. Rear section of KTM Duke 125 is also very impressive which comprises of LED tail light which is well merged with turn indicators. This bike is also offered with huge alloy wheels which garnish the looks and also offer great level of comfort for its rider.
Main Features of KTM Duke 125:
- Sharp front styling
- High Performance Braking system
- Quick acceleration with large gear ration
- High power
- Quick throttle response with highly aspirated 124.7cc engine with dual exhaust mufflers
- High Suspension travel
- Light Weight body structure
- Rigid body design to deal with high speeds and stresses
- Sporty colors and graphics
KTM Duke 125 was first shown to the public during the EICMA 2009 motorshow in Milan. KTM is best known for it motocross and off-road style motorcycles, over the years KTM has introduced more road going motorcycles and the KTM Duke 125, which seems to be sharing a lot of style features of the 2011 KTM 690 Duke. The KTM 125cc Duke is powered by a liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-valve, four-stroke, single-cylinder 124.9cc engine.
Technical highlights of KTM Duke 125:
- Max Power of 15 Bhp at 10500 rpm
- Max Totque of 12 Nm at 8000 rpm
- Engine Displacement 124.7cc
- Front and Rear Disk Brakes
- Large ventilated brake disk at front with dual cylinder calipers
- Diamond shaped steel frame for rigid and strong structure
- Mono-shock suspension at rear
- Large-travel Telescopic suspension at the front
- Alloy wheels
- Sporty Graphics and body work
- Dual Muffler Exhaust
- High gear ratios for quick acceleration
- 6 Speed Manual Transmission
- Digital Ignition