KTM has teased the RC125 through its Instagram
handle ahead of its Indian launch. The teaser video gives a glimpse of the
orange/black colour option that was seen earlier this month before mentioning
"Coming Soon" at the end.
IAB understands that the RC125 will be launched next
week, sometime between June 15 to 18, post which the motorcycle will be
available for bookings. We have also learnt that the 125 cc fully-faired bike
would cost between INR 1.45–1.50 lakh*. The 125 Duke, with a recent price
increase of INR 5,000, is available for INR 1.30 lakh*.
Taking the leaked image and the spy photographs of
the motorcycle into account, it will be safe to assume that the RC125 will be
available in more than one colour options. We expect to see three paint options
for the RC125 – Orange/White, Orange/Black and Full Black. Once launched, the
RC125 will compete against the YZF-R15 V3.0. The 155 cc full faired Yamaha
motorcycle retails for INR 1,39,680*.
The feature-packed RC125 will come equipped with a
twin-pod projector headlight, LED blinkers, LED tail lamp, underbelly exhaust
and a fully-digital instrument console (similar to the unit seen on the 125
Duke, 200 Duke, RC200 and the 250 Duke). The motorcycle will share its trellis
frame with the 125 Duke although it will feature completely different styling
and ergonomics. While the 125 Duke, with its upright ergonomics, suits city
riding, the RC125 will get forward-leaning riding stance. The revised
ergonomics will be achieved with the use of clip-on style handlebar.
Engine specifications on the RC125 will be identical
to the 125 Duke, and the fully-faired model will use the 124.7 cc liquid-cooled
motor. The fuel-injected single-cylinder engine is paired with a six-speed
transmission and delivers 14.5 PS of power at 9,250 rpm and 12 Nm of torque at
8,000 rpm. Anchoring and safety setup, too, will be similar to the 125 Duke and
the RC125 will feature single disc on both wheels and a single-channel ABS. In
comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 comes with dual-channel ABS. Suspension
hardware includes a monoshock suspension at the back and upside-down forks at
the front.
Meanwhile, we expect to see the updated RC range
with the Euro-V/BS-VI compliance at the 2019 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan,
Italy.
