REVIEW:KTM 125 DUKE

2012 KTM 125 Duke

A CHART BUSTER IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN

What a start! Within weeks after its launch in 2011, the 125 Duke zipped right to the top of the 125 segment.
The reasons are clear – legal to ride for the Young and Young-at-heart, the 125 from Mattighofen is an absolute joy to ride, has fully-fledged motorcycle technology and comes at a reasonable price. The driving force is a state-of-the-art 4-stroke single, specially
developed for the 125 Duke, with a sophisticated DOHC 4-valve cylinder head and liquid cooling.

It delivers 15 hp – the legal limit of many markets – without breaking a sweat. The extremely economical engine not just has a well-balanced power delivery but also great refinement, thanks to an integrated balancer shaft. An advanced electronic
fuel injection and 3-way catalytic converter ensure clean emissions. A very light steel trellis frame, equipped with high quality WP suspension components, is the basis for dynamic fun in the twisties.

Masses grouped tightly around the centre of gravity, like the main silencer right behind the engine, also do not exactly hurt. Even the smallest Duke has firstrate components wherever you look, like the powerful braking system developed in co-operation with Brembo. It just is a real KTM.

 

2012 KTM 125 Duke Features and Benefits

- Extremely powerful 1-cylinder, 4-stroke DOHC engine, electronic fuel injection, 3-way catalytic converter, balancer shaft,
max. output: 11 kW/15 PS
- Ultra-light die-cast aluminium swingarm
- Powerful braking system developed in co-operation with Brembo
- Comprehensive multi-functional cockpit
- Optional electronic restriction to 80km/h
- New, attractive colour scheme

ENGINE SINGLE CYLINDER, 4-STROKE · DISPLACEMENT 124.7 CC
STARTER ELECTRIC STARTER · TRANSMISSION 6 GEARS · TANK CAPACITY APPROX. 11L
WEIGHT (READY TO RACE) APPROX. 115 KG (WITHOUT FUEL)

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2012 KTM 125 Duke - International Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: See KTM dealer for pricing.

ENGINE Engine type Displacement Bore/stroke Power Torque Compression ratio Starter/battery Transmission Fuel system Control Lubrication Engine oil Primary drive Final drive Cooling Clutch Engine management/ignition CHASSIS Frame Subframe Handlebar Front suspension Rear suspension Suspension travel front/rear Front brake Rear brake Wheels front/rear Tires front/rear Chain Silencer Steering head angle Trail Wheel base Ground clearance Seat height Tank capacity Weight (ready to race)

Single cylinder, 4-stroke 124,7 cc 58/47,2 mm 11 kW (15 hp) @ 10500/min 12 Nm @ 8000/min 1: 12,6 Electric starter/12V, n.n. 6 gears Bosch EFI 4 V/DOHC Wet sump n.n. 72:22 14:45 Liquid cooling Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically operated Bosch EMS Steel trellis frame, powder coated Steel Aluminium, tapered, Ø 26/22 mm WP-USD Ø 43 mm WP-Monoshock 150/150 mm Four piston, radially bolted caliper, Ø 280 mm Single piston, floating caliper, Ø 230 mm Cast aluminium wheels 3,00 x 17"; 4,00 x 17" 110/70 R 17; 150/60 R 17 X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter 65° 100 mm 1350 +/-15 mm 185 mm 810 mm approx. 11 Liter approx. 124 kg (without fuel)