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KTM 125 Duke

KTM Duke 125

KTM is a motocross manufacturer that makes big displacement engine bikes like the KTM RC8 1190. After Bajaj Auto from India expands its share in KTM, the wisest thing to do is to scale down the big engine bike of KTM to small engine, low emission, fuel-efficient but still desirable and still KTM to fit the large Indian market. The bike that holds all the statement is KTM Duke 125.

I never thought that KTM will ever takes this turn to make small bike as nice as this Duke 125. In my head, KTM is one of the greatest motorcross manufacturer along with Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda, that only cater the market for Europe and other countries other than Asia. Now, we are able to get our soul satisfied with this bike that is going to be marketed in 2011.

KTM Duke 125 have everything that KTM bike should have. It have great design by Kiska, great chassis with chromoly steel, great brakes by Bybre (means By Brembo in India) and it got fuel-injection fuel system by Bosch. If you think hard enough, you might think that all this features are NOT meant for a 125cc bikes. This features has raised the price of this bike a little bit compared to Honda CBF 125, which is its competitor.

This bike is assembled in India with local parts, the wheel are made in China with KTM quality specification by Jingfi.

Seven more pictures after the jump with technical specification. Also included is KTM RC8 1190 pictures as comparison.

ENGINE
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Displacement 124,7 cc
Bore x stroke 58/47,2
Power output (homologated) 11,3kW @ 10,500/min
Max. torque 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Valve timing DOHC
Starter Electric starter
Transmission 6 speed
Fuel mixture generation Electronic fuel injection
Valve Timing 4 V / DOHC
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication
Secondary drive 14:45
Cooling system Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition system Bosch
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular space frame of chromoly steel
Subframe Steel
Handlebar Tapered steel, DM 26/22 mm
Front suspension WP USD ø 43 mm
Rear suspension WP central shock
Suspension travel front/read 160/160 mm
Front brake Disc brake ø 280 mm
Rear brake Disc brake ø 230 mm
Rims front/rear 3,00 / 17″ x 4,00 / 17″
Tyres front/rear 110/70 x 17″ x 150/60 x 17″
Main silencer Stainless steel (KAT)
Steering head angle 65°
Trail 100 mm
Wheel base 1350 +/-15 mm
Ground clearance 185 mm
Seat height 810 mm
Fuel tank capacity approx. 11 litres (ROZ 91)
Weight (WITHOUT FUEL) approx. 118 kg

More info here: http://www.125duke.com/

Co-founder of Bikes Republic and a motoring journalist by night. He is a self described enthusiasts with a passion for speed but instead rides a Harley and a J300. A man of contradictions, he is just as passionate about time off in the quiets as he is about trail braking into turn one at Sepang Circuit on two or four wheels.

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