2019 KTM 125 Duke review, road test

KTM introduces its 125cc sport-naked in India. We test its competency.

Published on Mar 05, 2019 06:30:00 AM

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Quality grips and back-lit switchgear; bar-end weights missing.

Make : KTM

Model : 125 Duke

We Like

India's first premium 125
Superb dynamics
Authentic KTM experience

We Don't Like

Performance doesn't match price
Brakes could be a little stronger
Weight could be lower

UPDATE: The KTM 125 Duke has received a price hike of Rs 6,835. It now costs Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

It’s been around two decades since we considered a motorcycle in the 125cc space to be genuinely sporty. These bikes in our market start at around 150cc, but KTM has chosen to take a different approach. Its recently launched 125 Duke is essentially a 200 Duke with a 125cc heart, and is the very same one that KTM developed for the light motorcycle license category (A1) in the United Kingdom. We head out to the streets to see how well the new KTM does its job.