KTM has announced the launch of the 125 Duke ABS in
the Indian market. The KTM 125 Duke ABS has been priced at INR 118,163
(ex-showroom Delhi) and will be available in three colours options – Orange,
White and Black across 450 exclusive KTM showrooms in India. The bike undercuts
the 200 Duke as KTM’s entry-level model in the Indian market and will be
available in ABS variant only.
Internationally, KTM has given the 125 Duke a
complete makeover, as the motorcycle resembles the styling of the new 390 Duke.
The India spec model, however, retains the looks of the previous generation to
keep costs from spiraling out of control. Thus, you would find a conventional
headlight at the front instead of a full-LED unit on the 2017 model. The
full-digital display from the previous generation has been retained too.
Hardware specifications include premium features
like trellis frame, aluminium swingarm, 43mm upside-down telescopic forks at
the front, and dual-channel ABS. Stopping power comes from a 300 mm disc at the
front and a 230 mm disc at the rear. Engine specs feature a 124.7cc,
single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine that is mated to a
six-speed transmission. The motor delivers 14.5 PS of maximum power at 9,250
rpm and 12 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm.
Booking amount for both the bikes remains in the
range of INR 1,000 to 10,000 depending on dealerships. The bikes will come to
the showroom in December while deliveries are expected to commence in 15-20
days.
