KTM Duke 125

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Overview

The 2023 KTM Duke 125 is available in India at a price tag of INR 1.78 lakh. The BS6 compliant motorcycle is one of the most sought after products from the Austrian brand in the entry-level sports bike segment. The street naked motorcycle has been capable of witnessing a huge fan base from the customers looking for an aggressive entry-level sports bike with premium features. The brand has recently updated the motorcycle with a BS6 compliant engine while the overall design language, as well as the colour palette, has been carried forward from the last-gen BS4 variant.

KTM Duke 125 Design and Style

Coming to the design language, the 125cc motorcycle features an aggressive overall profile which is further accentuated with sharper body panels. The motorcycle has been equipped with overall black body panels with orange as well as white graphics adding to its sporty outlook. The addition of orange coloured alloy wheels further adds to its funker character. The brand has equipped the KTM Duke 125 with halogen headlights set up at the front which is mated to LED turn indicators. The brand has not exactly revised the looks of the motorcycle ever since the launch and it continues to be inspired from the old KTM Duke 200. The petite rear profile with an underbelly exhaust unit, an aggressive front profile all in one complement each other.

KTM Duke 125 Engine and Gearbox

The New KTM Duke 125 is currently powered by a 124.7cc, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, fuel-injected engine that is capable of churning out a maximum power of 14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm and a peak torque of 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The Austrian manufacturer has recently updated the motorcycle with a BS6 compliant engine which now features an additional catalytic converter as well as an oxygen sensor for complying to the new emission norms.

KTM Duke 125 Instrument Console

KTM is one of the most sought after motorcycle manufacturers that offers a premium touch to its motorcycle be it the cycle parts or the instrument panel. The brand has equipped the BS6 KTM Duke 125 an all-digital instrument unit which is capable of offering apt riding data and features multiple functions that set it apart from the Yamaha MT-15. The 125cc Duke has been equipped with a digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, clock. In addition to this, the brand has imparted the console with an ABS light, low-oil indicator, low-battery indicator and more.

KTM Duke 125 Dimensions, Top-Speed and Mileage

The 2023 KTM Duke 125 features an aluminum swingarm and measures 2002 mm in length, 873 mm in width and 1274 mm in height. The brand has equipped the motorcycle with a ground clearance of 154 mm while the seat height has been offered at 822 mm. The 125cc KTM Duke gets a wheelbase of 1367 mm and gets a kerb weight of 159 kgs. The brand has equipped the motorcycle with a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 litres. The motorcycle is capable of accelerating 0 to 100 kmph in just 14.7 seconds while the top speed stands at 120 kmph. The company claimed fuel efficiency of the KTM Duke 125 stands at 45 kmpl.

KTM Duke 125 Suspension and Brakes

The suspension duties on the motorcycle are handled by 43mm Upside Down Forks at the front sourced from WP while the rear has been mated to a WP sourced monoshock unit. The motorcycle features a 300mm single disc brake at the front and a 230mm single disc brake at the rear mated to a single-channel ABS as standard. The brand has equipped the motorcycle with a 110/70-R17 front tyre and a 150/60-R17 rear tyre.

KTM Duke 125 Colours and Graphics

The New Model of KTM Duke 125 is available to the customers in two colour schemes - Electronic Orange and Ceramic White. The motorcycle has been adorned with Duke 125 branding on the fuel tank while the orange/black coloured alloy wheels accentuate its overall funky design language.

Verdict - Should You Buy the KTM Duke 125?

The entry-level motorcycle from the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, the New KTM Duke 125 is one of the most sought after products in the Indian markets especially for the younger audience looking for an aggressive yet lightweight sports machine. The motorcycle is inspired from its elder sibling KTM Duke 200 and features almost identical design language. The combination of a not worthy performance. Premium styling, powerful ergonomics makes it one of the most affordable products to get your hands on. The motorcycle at present competes in the markets against the likes of Yamaha MT-15, Suzuki Gixxer 155, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V as well as KTM RC 125.