2024
KTM 125 Duke - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 259749 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 125 Duke |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP Apex 43 mm |
| Fronttyre | 110-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. 2 piston floating caliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 150-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 58.0 x 47.3 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 124.9 ccm (7.62 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 525 X-Ring chain |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.42 litres/100 km (41.3 km/l or 97.20 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 56.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Torque | 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue/orange, Orange/blue/black |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 8 Ah battery |
| Instruments | LCD instruments |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 139.0 kg (306.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.40 litres (3.54 US gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1061 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.