KTM 125 Duke

KTM means Duke with the 125 really seriously. The smallest Duke is anything but a compromise to attract the youth or the beginner. It is rather an adult and independent bike which are must – afraid not ahead of the competition, rather the contrary.

What is really a. The Duke makes impression visually correctly. Space frame, white power suspension, and the typical KTM optics make neatly from what. The 150er rear tyres rest helps. After all, 1200 GS on a 150er through the rolls also a R. The driver before a somewhat ambivalent position. The upper body is quite upright and relaxed. The footpegs are however quite high and mounted slightly too far back. That results in a slightly pointed knee angle, but also at the same time gives some dynamics of the seating position. Also the low unladen weight 125 kg contributes to this. The competition is because more pounds on the scale: Honda CBR125R 137 kg, Yamaha YZF-125R again a kilo. The KTM is priced 3.995 euro. For the facilities that is more than fine.

A water-cooled 125cc single cylinder four-stroke engine takes over the drive. It produces 15 HP at 10,500 rpm. To get fast forward, the speed should not fall 6,000 revolutions. Including the engine is running while around and without vices, but contents more leisurely. Slow ride through villages you can roll so confidently then with low speed. The single cylinder runs largely free from vibrations and does much to the delight of the driver. At very high speeds, then calls the (adjustable) shift light for switching. The transmission is not always a reason to celebrate. Occasionally, the circuit hooks something, especially between 1st and 2nd gear.

A such adult look given course expectations. And you will not be disappointed. The KTM drives simply only class. The small drives for a 125cc KTM 125 Duke super handlich without this nervous. No matter close bends or curves long, the KTM 125 Duke bravely and stable takes its course. Provided that the driver holds the load in motion. Whoever loses this before the bend, must build again painfully this. So with the right speed in and best light train, then take the momentum from the curve out. The one or the other time the shift light flashes an then wild, but then it is progressing quickly after the switching operation. The brakes are loose up the performance. Delay and metering are exemplary, be good for the beginner as well as for experienced.

As it were the perfect gateway drug in the KTM world. The KTM 125 Duke provides not only much motorcycle for a 125cc, it offers a lot of KTM. Best conditions to educate so even the beginners to loyal brand enthusiasts. Given that the accessories programme holds a lot of customising.