Live Photos: KTM RC 125 Starts Reaching Dealerships Across India

KTM recently launched the RC 125 in India with an ex-showroom price tag of INR 1.47 lakh. The entry-level supersport motorcycle has started reaching the dealerships across India. The bookings are now open with a token amount of INR 5,000 while the deliveries are expected to begin next month. The fully-faired sports motorcycle gets INR 17,000 higher price tag than its naked sibling Duke 125, which is available for INR 1.30 lakh. [caption id="attachment_511428" align="aligncenter" width="750"] KTM RC 125 in Orange+Black Colour[/caption] Competing in the market with the likes of other full-faired motorcycles like Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 and the Bajaj Pulsar RS200, the KTM RC 125 racing motorcycle costs INR 8000 higher when compared to its competitors. The India-spec model of the sportbike is available in 2 colours: Orange with Black and White with Black, offering the motorcycle a unique presence on the road. [caption id="attachment_511471" align="aligncenter" width="750"] KTM RC 125 in White+Black Colour[/caption] KTM RC 125 is powered by a 124.7cc, single cylinder liquid cooled engine capable of churning out a maximum power of 14.5 HP at 9,250 rpm and an utmost torque of 12 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The engine has been mated to a 6-speed gearbox and the motorcycle is equipped with a single channel ABS unit as standard.

KTM RC 125 Live Photos

Source: Chennaiyin Bikers

[caption id="attachment_511738" align="aligncenter" width="1040"] KTM RC125 3-Quarter View[/caption] [caption id="attachment_511740" align="aligncenter" width="676"] Exact Rear View of KTM RC125[/caption] [caption id="attachment_511739" align="aligncenter" width="843"] Side View of KTM RC125[/caption] [caption id="attachment_511737" align="aligncenter" width="1032"] Side View of KTM RC125[/caption] [caption id="attachment_511736" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Exact Front View of KTM RC125[/caption]

KTM RC 125 Specs

• Displacement – 124.7cc
• Single Cylinder Engine
• Cooling Type – Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power – 14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm
• Max. Torque – 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Gearbox – 6-Speed
• Fuel System – Fuel Injection
• Top Speed – 120 kmph (Approx.)
• Front Brake – 300mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake – 230mm Single Disc
• 1-Channel Anti-Lock Braking System
• Front Suspension – USD Forks
• Rear Suspension – Monoshock
• Approx. Length – 1977 mm
• Approx. Width – 688 mm
• Approx. Height – 1098 mm
• Ground Clearance – 157 mm
• Seat Height – 835 mm
• Wheelbase – 1341 mm
• Kerb Weight – 154.2 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 9.5 litres
• Front Tyre – 110/70-R17
• Rear Tyre – 150/60-R17
• Chassis/Frame – Trellis Frame

[caption id="attachment_511454" align="aligncenter" width="850"] Quick Comparison: KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15 V3[/caption]