Which bike is better KTM 125 Duke or KTM RC 125?

According to our average user rating, KTM 125 Duke has a score of 4.5/5 while KTM RC 125 is rated 2.8/5.

Which bike among KTM 125 Duke and KTM RC 125 is cheaper?

KTM 125 Duke is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier KTM 125 Duke or KTM RC 125?

KTM RC 125 is heavier (162 kg) than KTM 125 Duke (159 kg).

KTM 125 Duke vs KTM RC 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 125 Duke and KTM RC 125. The ex-showroom price of KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,70,729 and KTM RC 125 is ₹ 1,82,094. KTM 125 Duke is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 125 Duke and KTM RC 125.

125 Duke vs RC 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	125 Duke	RC 125
Price	₹ 1,70,729	₹ 1,82,094
Capacity	124.71 cc	124.7 cc
Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	14.75 bhp
Economy	40 kmpl	40 kmpl

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125 Duke

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BS VI (2021)

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₹ 1,70,729

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RC 125

Version
Standard

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₹ 1,82,094

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125 Duke
BS VI (2021)

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RC 125
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	14.75 bhp
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	12 Nm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.71	124.7
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	58
Stroke (mm)	47.2	47.2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	12.8:1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Digital Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	13.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.7	1.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	540	548
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	40	40
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	112	120

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper	Front-4 Piston Radial Fixed, Rear- Single-piston floating calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 - R17	110/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 - R17	150/60 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Triple rate spring, Inverted telescopic fork (USD), 43mm diameter	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Double rate, Mono shock- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots)	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	159	162
Overall Length (mm)	1,993	1,977
Overall Width (mm)	789	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,083	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,366	1,341
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	158
Seat Height (mm)	818	824
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000	30000

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V	12 V 8 AH VRLA
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED tail lamp	LED tail lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	LCD Display	Fully Adjustable Handlebar

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets several premium components
- Features one of the most powerful engines
- Equipped with upside-down forks
- Has a refined and potent 124cc engine
- Excellent handling
- Very good brakes
Could be better
- Uncomfortable for long rides
- Low-end torque could be better
- It's quite expensive
- Aggressive riding position
- Little expensive
- Need more features

Colors


Available Colours	Electronic Orange and Ceramic White	Ceramic White Dark Galvano

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(784 ratings) 169 reviews	2.8(26 ratings) 6 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	3.2
Reliability	4.4	2.5
Performance	4.6	3.2
Comfort	4.5	2.8
Service Experience	4.4	2.3
Value for Money	5.0	2.5

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Better than other super bike

First, it's was easy to ride for new boy and my basic favorite because sound very smo

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Poor mileage and very limited speed and

Bad experience, very poor mileage and limited speed and acceleration and very expensi

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