KTM Duke 125 gets another, INR 5,000 price hike
KTM has announced another price hike for its entry-level model, the 125 Duke. This time, the retail price has gone up by INR 5,000.
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The KTM 125 Duke was launched in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of INR 1,18,163* and received its first price hike in April 2019. Then, the hike was of INR 6,835, leading to a price tag of INR 1,24,998*. About 10 days later, the entire KTM line-up in India saw a price revision, and at that time, the entry-level model's price increased by INR 250 to INR 1,25,248*. Now, with the INR 5,000 raise, the motorcycle now retails at approximately INR 1,30,248*
The new price brings the Austrian naked roadster closer to its 155 cc Japanese rival, the Yamaha MT-15, which is available at INR 1.36 lakh*. The 125 Duke packs a smaller and less capable engine compared to the MT-15. However, the hardware specifications give the Made-in-India Austrian roadster a premium look. Check out the performance numbers of both motorcycles below:
| Model | KTM 125 Duke | Yamaha MT-15 |
| Engine | 124.71 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve | 155 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve with Variable Valve Actuation |
| Max Power | 15.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm | 19.3 PS @ 10,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm | 14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed with Assist & Slipper Clutch |
| ABS | Single-channel | Single-channel |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks | Conventional forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Kerb Weight | 148 kg | 138 kg |
| Headlight | Halogen | Full LED |
| Blinkers | LED | Conventional |
| Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) | INR 1.30 lakh | INR 1.36 lakh |
The 125 Duke has delivered promising sales performance since its launch in November 2018. Check out the sales performance in the table below:
| Month | Sales |
| November 2018 (Launched on November 26, 2018) | 457 |
| December 2018 | 2,414 |
| January 2019 | 1,402 |
| February 2019 | 3,014 |
| March 2019 | 3,069 |
| April 2019 | 2,199 |
The KTM 125 Duke has received a major upgrade in the international market, but the Indian-spec version gets the styling and features of the previous generation model for a lower price. It misses out on the 390 Duke inspired styling, Bluetooth enabled TFT display and full LED headlight. While the international model gets a bolted sub-frame, our version uses a welded sub-frame. Anchoring department includes a disc brake on both wheels as standard.
The 125 Duke is targeted to young buyers who are looking for an entry-level performance motorcycle with appealing looks. The 125 Duke will be soon joined by its fully-faired sibling, the RC125.
*Ex-showroom Delhi