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5 Reasons to Buy the KTM 125 Duke Street Motorcycle

5 Reasons to Buy the KTM 125 Duke Street Motorcycle

KTM 125 Duke is now officially available in India for INR 1.32 lakh (updated ex-showroom price). The model comes with ABS and many other segment-first features. Apart from the indirect rivals like Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Yamaha MT-15, and the TVS Apache RTR 200, Duke 125 has no direct competition in India. There are many reasons why one would prefer the 125 Duke over other bikes in this price segment but here are the top five reasons to consider buying the bike.

KTM 125 Duke in Black Color
 KTM 125 Duke in Black Color

 

5 Reasons to Buy KTM 125 Duke

1) Design & Style - KTM 125 Duke shares its design with the popular 200 Duke, carrying exactly similar panels and orange alloy wheels. The iconic headlight, tail light section, and the stylish fuel tank are great for a head-turning appearance. The alloy wheels look impressive as the width of the tyres is comparable to the 250cc-500cc segment bikes you can buy in India.

2) Premium Components - The use of upside-down (USD) forks, all-digital console, 150-section rear tyre, and WP monoshock makes Duke 125 the most premium 125cc motorcycle in India. The parts offer an impressive ride quality that is missing even in the products with double displacement engines from certain brands. The handling stays similar to the KTM Duke 200.

KTM 125 Duke in Orange Color
 KTM 125 Duke in Orange Color

3) Performance - KTM has equipped the 125 Duke with a 124.7cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, that is capable to generate a maximum power of 14.5HP @ 9250 rpm and a peak torque of 12Nm @ 8000 rpm. The regular 125cc engines are good for approximately 11HP of power, leaving the Duke 125 with impressive acceleration ability. The wet weight, however, is slightly on the higher side at 148kg. The approximate top speed of 125 Duke is 115-120kmph, leaving behind even some of the 150cc bikes in India in terms of overall performance.

 4) Single-Channel ABS - KTM 125 Duke is the first motorcycle of its segment to carry ABS as standard. The brand had a clean option of introducing the same with CBS and save around INR 10,000 on the initial price but they went forward with single-channel ABS for safer braking. 

KTM 125 Duke in White Color
 KTM 125 Duke in White Color

 

5) Most-Affordable KTM in India - Duke 200 was earlier the most-affordable KTM in India, leaving buyers with a bill of INR 1.62 lakh for the 1-channel ABS version. Now, getting exactly similar components for INR 1.32 lakh makes KTM 125 Duke a steal deal. However, the power output will be compromised for sure. The prices mentioned here are ex-showroom.

Quick Specs of 125cc KTM Duke

  • Displacement: 124.7cc
  • Liquid-Cooled, Fuel-Injection
  • Max. Power: 14.5HP @ 9250 rpm
  • Max. Torque: 12Nm @ 8000 rpm
  • No. of Cylinders: Single Cylinder
  • No. of Gears: 6-Speed Gearbox
  • Seat Height: 818 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 175 mm
  • Kerb/Wet Weight: 148 kg
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.2 litres
  • Top Speed: 115-120 kmph (Approx.)

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KTM 125 Duke Console
 KTM 125 Duke has the same digital console like the 200 Duke

 

KTM 125 Duke Colors

 

KTM 125 Duke in Orange Color
 Orange Color

 

KTM 125 Duke in Black Color
Black Color

 

KTM 125 Duke in White Color
White Color

 

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Related Questions and Answers

Most Popular Answers for 125 Duke
Why there is no launch plans for KTM 125 Duke in India?
2022-12-29 06:10:26 AM
There are no plans for any 125 cc performance motorcycle including 125 Duke in India. This is because the bikes available here form various manufacturers are already localized in their 150 cc and 200 cc versions. Bringing the 125 cc bikes won't makes sense as they use same premium parts as the bigger ones and won't justify with a price tag that is nearly matching the Indian made bikes with around 300 cc of engine capacity. These are actually good for market with licensing restrictions as 125 cc bikes won't need a license to drive but here in India, the same license helps you drive a 100 cc commuter and 2300 cc cruiser at the same time. Know more about KTM 125 Duke here - https://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/duke/duke-125
Is KTM 125 Duke is available for Tamil Nadu?
2022-12-29 06:09:09 AM
KTM Duke is currently available in 200 and 390 variants only. The 125 cc Duke is available in selected markets where license restricts certain age group of people from driving big engine bikes. The KTM 200 Duke is the smallest KTM motorcycle with a high performance 199.5 cc engine producing 24.6 BHP and 19.2 Nm of torque. It is a lightweight street machine with superb acceleration. The 200 Duke comes with a price tag of INR 1,43,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).
What is the on-road price of KTM 125 Duke?
2022-12-29 06:04:53 AM
The on-road price of the KTM Duke 125 is not available simply because KTM never plans to launch this motorcycle in India. The reasons behind this are: (i) There won’t be enough buyers. Not many people will be interested in buying a KTM DUKE 125 when a Pulsar 220F is available at a same or a lesser price. (ii) Globally, the 125cc bikes are learner motorcycles. You don’t need a licence to ride them. However, in India you need a licence to even ride a 100cc motorcycle. (iii) The mileage of KTM DUKE 125 is even lower than the Duke 200. Indian buyers are very conscious about the mileage. Not many people would be interested in buying a 125cc bike that just returns 25-27 KMPL.
What is the exact launch date for KTM 125 Duke and RC 125 in India?
2022-12-29 06:02:51 AM
Unfortunately, KTM has no plans to launch the Duke 125 and the RC 125 in India. Possible reasons behind this could be: 1. Not enough customers for either motorcycle because they'll be priced quite high compared to other 125cc motorcycles. Rajiv Bajaj has said "Bring me one customer who'll buy the D125 and I'll launch it in India right away!" 2. Mileage is a big concern for Indian customers. Both the 125 cc bikes by KTM have reported a mileage of just 25-27 KMPL. This is because KTM engines are tuned for performance, and neglect other factors such as fuel efficiency. 3. The 125cc offerings by KTM are available in the European market only because the learner limit is 125cc and/or 15 Hp.
What is the mileage of KTM 125 Duke?
2022-12-29 05:44:53 AM
The KTM Duke 125 is not available in India as KTM has launched only the 200 and 390 series of Duke in India. It is said to return a mileage of 30 kmpl and the engine is capable of taking the little Duke to 120 kmph. It is water cooled and we expect it to be around INR 90,000 if ever launched.

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