| Attribute | KTM 125 Duke 2015 × | KTM RC 125 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Make | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM 125 Duke | KTM RC 125 |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 125 | 124.7 |
| Power (kw) | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 12 |
| Bore (mm) | 58 | 58 |
| Stroke (mm) | 47.2 | 47.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | 5/8 x 1/4 (520) O Ring. Primary drive: 22:72. | 5/8 x 1/4 X Ring. Primary drive: 22:72. |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan | Bosch EMS |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated | Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated |
| Lubrication system | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps | Wet sump |
| Compression | - | 14.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | WP Suspension Up Side Down | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP Suspension Monoshock | WP monoshock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Four-pot brake caliper | Single disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. One-pot brake caliper, floating brake | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 230 | 230 |
| Frame type | Tubular space frame made from steel tubes, powder-coated | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Front tyre | - | 95/75-R17 |
| Rear tyre | - | 115/75-R17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 125 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 23.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,361 | 1,340 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 127 | 135 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0858 | 0.0807 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 820 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 170 | 179 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 10 |