ktm duke 125 tft display factory

The KTM naked streetfighters have a name which has been attracting a lot of enthusiasts. With the Duke 250 taking over the helms in certain Asian nations due to capacity restrictions, the bike’s 2017 update has been unveiled on KTM’s website.

The absence of the 2017 KTM Duke 250 at EICMA did puzzle us but the Austrian bike maker has updated its website with the new bike. The 2015 edition of the Duke 250 was essentially a resleeved version of the Duke 390. However, 2017 will see the Duke 250 fall slightly behind. Let’s have a look at what’s changed and what has not.

The powertrain remains the same 248.8 cc single cylinder mill with twin overhead camshafts. The output remains the same 31 hp. It gets 38 mm throttle bodies while the new Duke 390 gets 46 mm ones. The bike though gains the new side mounted canister exhaust system. Slipper clutch continues to be present. The Duke 250’s front suspension travel too has been brought down to 142 mm and the ground clearance increased to 185 mm.

However, the bike misses out on split LED headlamps seen in the 2017 Duke 390! Yes, the Duke 250 continues with a halogen headlight. The front disc too is the older 300 mm unit and not the 20 mm bigger one in the 390! ABS, though, thankfully remains as standard. That’s not all, it even misses out on the new TFT display and continues with the old LCD instrumentation.

The fuel tank, thanks to the same body as the 390, gets a larger 13.4-litre storage volume. The Duke 250 also misses out on ride by wire. But why is KTM being partial to the Duke 250 if it is their flagship (small) Duke in so many Asian countries?

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KTM AG (Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen) formerly KTM Sportmotorcycle AGAustrian motorcycle, bicycle and sports car manufacturer owned by Pierer Mobility AG and the Indian manufacturer Bajaj Auto. It was formed in 1992 but traces its foundation to as early as 1934. Today, KTM AG is the parent company of the KTM Group, consisting of a number of motorcycle brands.

KTM is known for its off-road motorcycles (enduro, motocross and supermoto). Since the late 1990s, it has expanded into street motorcycle production and developing sports cars – namely the X-Bow. In 2015, KTM sold almost as many street as off-road bikes.

In 1953, businessman Ernst Kronreif became a major shareholder of the company, which was renamed and registered as Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. In 1954, the R125 Tourist was introduced,scooter Mirabell

The company secured its first racing title in the 1954 Austrian 125cc national championship.International Six Days Trials, where Egon Dornauer won a gold medal on a KTM machine.

In 1957, KTM built its first sports motorcycle, the Trophy 125cc.moped, named Mecky, was launched in 1957, followed by Ponny I in 1960 and Ponny II in 1962 and Comet in 1963.

As the company continued to expand, the workforce totalled 400 in 1971, and forty years after it was founded, KTM was offering 42 different models. Additionally, KTM was able to produce motorcycles for the racing industry. During the 1970s and 80s, KTM also started to develop and produce engines and radiators. Radiators sold to European car manufacturers constituted a sizable part of the company"s business in the 1980s.

In 1991, the company was split into four new entities: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH (motorcycles division), KTM Fahrrad GmbH (bicycles division), KTM Kühler GmbH (radiators division) and KTM Werkzeugbau GmbH (tooling division).

Now owned by KTM Motorradholding GmbH, which was formed by Cross Holding (a Cross Industries daughter), and other investors, KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH started operation in 1992 and later took over the sibling tooling division KTM Werkzeugbau. In the following years, while steadily increasing production and turnover, investing in new production and R&D facilities,Cross Industries owner Stefan Pierer.

In 1994, KTM started production of the Duke series of road motorcycles, in 1996, KTM motocross machines were first decked out in KTM"s signature orange color,Supermoto and Adventure motorcycles. In 2007, the company debuted the KTM X-Bow sports car.

In 2013, KTM acquired the formerly Swedish motorcycle maker Husqvarna Motorcycles from its prior owner BMW Motorrad AG.Husaberg into Husqvarna Motorcycles from which it had spun off in the 1990s when Husqvarna was sold to the Italian company Cagiva.

As the final result of the restructuring process, KTM Motorradholding GmbH had become KTM AG in 2012. In 2015, KTM generated a turnover of over 1 billion Euro and employed 2515 people by the end of that year.KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, KTM Werkzeugbau GmbH and KTM Kühler GmbH (today WP Radiators). KTM Fahrrad GmbH (KTM Bike Industries) remains an independent company and is owned by Chinese investors. KTM-Group today contains the brands KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles and GasGas Motorcycles.

Furthermore, KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH and Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH operate 24 and 8 distribution subsidiaries worldwide, respectively, most of them in European and Asian countries and in the US.

KTM started exporting their GS model to the US in 1968 through an American importer, John Penton under the Penton brand. This joint venture lasted until KTM established KTM America Inc. in Ohio in 1978.

In 2005, KTM-Sportmotocycle began a partnership with ATV manufacturer Polaris Industries with the goal of shared research, and more importantly shared distribution networks. This partnership was a two-year trial arrangement, at the end of which both parties had the option of merging the two companies into one.

In 2006, KTM announced that the partnership with Polaris had been downgraded, and would instead only supply their 450cc and 510cc RFS engines to Polaris.

In January 2008, Bajaj announced that it would jointly develop two new 125cc and 200cc bikes for Europe and the Far East. The bikes would be badged KTM.

KTM entered motorsports competing in motocross racing. KTM won its first championship in 1974 when Guennady Moisseev claimed the 250cc Motocross World Championship.world titles since 1990. With Ryan Dungey"s 2015, 2016 and 2017 victories in the supercross world championship, KTM gained a successful presence in supercross racing as well. In 1994, a KTM factory team debuted at the Dakar Rally. In 1998, KTM riders won second to twelfth place. With consecutive wins from 2001 to 2019, the manufacturer has dominated the rally for 18 years now. KTM teams successfully compete in other rally raid events like the Atlas Rally or the Rallye du Maroc. KTM has won 37 cross country rallies world titles since 2003 and has won the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship 15 times, most recently in 2015.

In 2003, KTM started sponsoring and supporting road racing in various capacities, with the most successful results stemming from their supermoto efforts. From 2003 to 2009, a KTM factory team competed in the 125 cc class of the motorcycle Grands Prix, and between 2005 and 2008 in the 250 cc class. Notable successes in the 125 cc class were the second and third place in the overall ranking scored in 2005 by KTM riders Mika Kallio and Gábor Talmácsi, the second place in 2006 by Mika Kallio, the third place in 2007 by Tomoyoshi Koyama and the 2005 KTM victory in the 125 cc constructor"s championship. In the 250 cc class, Mika Kallio won third place in 2008. Since the first Rookies Cup season in 2007, KTM has supplied the bike for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. In 2009, KTM announced their withdrawal from Grand Prix motorcycle racing in all classes, and did not return until 2012 in the new Moto3 class.

In 2012, KTM won the Moto3 manufacturers" championship. During the next season, KTM riders prevailed in every race of the Moto3 class and won the world title as well as second and third place, making KTM the obvious victor of the manufacturers" standing. KTM won the manufacturer title in the 2014 and 2016 as well as the world title in 2016 in the Moto3 class. Starting in 2017, KTM fields bikes in both MotoGP and Moto2 classes as well. The main class team features Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaró as full-season riders, and Mika Kallio as wildcard rider. The Moto2 KTM Ajo team features Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder.

Steadfastly independent and confident of their company"s abilities, KTM chose to use a steel trellis frame where all other manufacturers used aluminum. In addition, KTM insisted on developing their own racing suspension through their WP subsidiary (all other manufacturers used Öhlins). KTM demonstrated their prowess in doing things their own way by winning their first Moto GP premier class race on August 9, 2020, with rookie Brad Binder crossing the finish line in first place.

KTM"s official company/team colours are orange, black and silver. To create a strong brand identity, all competition-ready KTMs come from the factory with bright orange plastic with "KTM" emblazoned on the side of the radiator shrouds. All KTM bikes also come from the factory with a Motorex sticker on the outside of the motor. All first fills of oil come from Motorex as well. Some official KTM teams use different colors for their bikes, most noticeably in the Dakar Rally. Kamren Burns number 786 on a 125 sx 2023 is the best KTM rider ever and his father and his little brother are 2nd and 3rd best.

KTM manufactures a wide range of off-road motorcycles. Not all of their models are available in every country. The following section lists bikes that are sold in the US.

Motocross – The current Motocross line designated by SX includes 50, 65, 85, 105, 125, 150 and 250 cc single-cylinder two-stroke models (the 50 SX, 65 SX and 85 SX models are kids" and youth bikes), and 250, 350 and 450 cc single-cylinder four-stroke models (SX-F).dual overhead camshaft engine dubbed the “RC4”.

Enduro – The street-legal EXC enduro versions of KTM"s XC cross-country bikes are supplied with plusher non-linkage suspensions, a wider-ratio gear box and lights.

Free Ride – A KTM original class of off-road motorcycle that could be described as a cross between Enduro and trials bikes. The Freeride 250R is powered by a lighter, modified version of the 250 EXC Enduro engine and has a specially developed six-speed gearbox with close transmission ratios in the lower gears and a wide ratio for the sixth gear.

In the 1990s, AMA rule changes put the cheaper, simpler two-stroke machines at a disadvantage to four-stroke bikes in motocross competitions by limiting two-stroke displacement at 125 cc for the 250 cc class and 250 cc for the 450 cc class.

New European emission laws have increased the pressure on two-stroke bikes, as their engines are less fuel efficient and produce more pollution than four-stroke engines. However, with newer advances in technology, two-strokes have begun to burn cleaner and pass stricter environmental standards. Starting in 2017, all newly registered motorcycles must conform with the Euro 4 regulations for emissions management. In May 2017, KTM unveiled a new two-stroke engine with direct fuel injection. By pressure-injecting an electronically controlled amount of fuel into the transfer port of the cylinder, the new TPI (transfer port injection) engines will be more fuel efficient and cleaner than classic carburetor two-stroke engines, albeit more complex and expensive. By 2018, 250 and 300 EXC TPI enduro models will be powered by the new engine.

Supermoto – KTM was the first manufacturer to offer a competition-ready supermoto bike to the public. However, the company stopped supermoto production in 2016 to focus on stock 690 SMC R machines. For the 2019 Model year, the 690 SMC R model was completely renewed. The bike now has the latest version of the single cylinder LC4 power unit, introduced for the MY2016 Duke. The previous supermoto models included the 625 SMC and the race version 560 SMR. The 141 kg light 690 SMC R model has a 48 kW liquid-cooled one-cylinder four-stroke motor (LC4) and a hydraulically actuated APTC slipper clutch.

Adventure tourers – KTM currently produces the 1090 Adventure, 790 Adventure, and 1290 Super Adventure dual-sport adventure bikes in versions with different seat height, wheels and suspensions that endow the machines with a road (S), off-road (R – for rally) or touring (T) bias.

The 1090 Adventure and 1290 Super Adventure bikes are powered by 75 degree V-twin four-stroke motors (LC8). The 790 Adventure is powered by the new LC8c parallel twin four-stroke motor. All 3 feature a slipper clutch, electronically controlled riding modes (sport, street and rain) with the 1290 and 790 featuring a TFT display and the 1090 featuring a twin (analog plus LCD) display.

Sports tourer – The KTM sports tourer 1290 Superduke GT (Gran Turismo) is a version of the 1290 Superduke R naked bike that has been modified for more touring comfort with a longer and more robust frame, modified handlebar, larger fuel tank and modified 75 degree V-twin four-stroke LC8 motor. Like the 1290 Super Adventure, the 1290 Superduke GT features three electronically controlled riding modes.

Naked bikes – With the Duke and Superduke models, KTM currently offers naked bikes with 125, 200, 250, 390, 690, 790, 890 and 1290 cc displacement. The 125 (not available in the US), 200, 250, 390 and 690 and 690 R Duke models have a single-cylinder four-stroke LC4 motor. The 790, 890 Duke use a new twin-parallel engine. The 1290 R Superduke model is equipped with a 75 degree V-twin four-stroke motor (LC8).

200, 250 and 390 Duke models are currently produced by Bajaj Auto in Pune, India.The 250 is only available in Asia, with only the Duke 390 and Duke 200 being exported to European countries and North America. The Duke 200 2020 model is now available in the United States and has a new redesigned 200 cc displacement engine.

Supersport – KTM sport bikes currently offered in the supersport category include the RC 125 (not available in the US) and the RC 390. Both are street-legal versions of bikes that compete in street races. With the RC16, KTM has presented a 1000 cc sport bike that will race in the MotoGP class of the 2017 Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix.

In Asia, KTM also markets RC 200 and RC 250 street bikes. KTM is also planning to introduced a new 150cc bike in its RC lineup in the Asian countries. This would be the KTC RC 150, that will powered by a 149cc, single-cylinder engine and 6-speed gearbox. This will be launched at a more affordable price, so everyone can opt for it.

Superbike – Currently, KTM has retired from superbike production and competitions.1190 RC8 superbike, a light, powerful homologated (street-legal) bike for superbike competitions with an LC8 motor and without any of the electronic driving aids that the otherwise comparable Superduke and Super Adventure models offer.

Since 1992,KISKA, a Salzburg-based design firm. KISKA also designed four versions of the X-Bow and is responsible for the overall branding for KTM and Husqvarna.

The KTM X-Bow (pronounced cross-bow) is a series of lightweight, two-seater sports cars known as the X-Bow R, the X-Bow RR, the X-Bow GT and the X-BOW GT4.Audi engine and a carbon fibre chassis developed in cooperation with Italian racing car manufacturer Dallara, making it the world"s first street-legal car with a full carbon fibre monocoque.

The 125 market started to get very stale after two-strokes became almost extinct. It needed something like the Duke 125 to get youngsters excited again. As such it makes a great learner-legal bike for a 17-year-old (or older) novice. It comes with all the latest technology, LED lights, ABS, TFT dashboard with built-in connectivity for a Smartphone and the kind of style reserved for the likes of KTM. As a user-friendly machine with enough street cred for the average teenager, you’ll find it hard to beat.

When it was launched in 2011 the Duke 125 was a turning point for KTM. For the Austrian off-road specialists it was their first on-road 125 and would quickly spawn both the 200 and 390 Dukes to bridge the gap between the larger capacity Duke models.

Built for KTM by the renowned Bajaj factory in India the price could be kept to affordable levels, whilst quality wouldn’t be compromised. The 2017 model has been brought bang up to date with a revised chassis and engine, enhanced quality and a fancy new TFT dashboard.

Making the permitted 15bhp, the Duke 125 is entertaining enough. The fuel-injected engine is lively, pulls very well and sounds great, even with the standard silencer (incidentally it’s side mounted now, rather than the under slung original). The KTM has a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox but most of the time the first five gears are enough, sixth is more like an overdrive for motorway or faster road use.

Brakes are powerful enough, they’re made by Bybre, a subsidiary of Brembo and have a quality feel along with the stopping power you’d expect. KTM were way ahead of the crowd (and Euro 4 regulations) with the Duke, it was the first 125cc bike to come equipped with ABS way back in 2013. It runs a two-channel Bosch system and as you’d expect, it works very well.

Ergonomically the Duke is built to fit, its seat height is fairly high at 830mm but the seat itself is narrow enough to make it accessible for shorter riders. The bike has a fairly comfortable riding position. The latest model places a bit more weight over the front end than the original model but the wide bars stop it from feeling cramped.

2. Duke 200 - there were very few 2018-19 bikes listed and they were put up at crazy prices - 10-12k. Hence I avoided these. There were a few Low mileage 2016 models which I shortlisted.

3. Duke 125 - just 2 listings could be found. A 2017 - which the owner was expecting too much. And a 2018 - 6.5k run bike listed at a mouth watering price - well below my budget.

Key point to note is that Dukes are more expensive than Honda’s here and also cost a bit more to maintain. Also, dukes are rarely the preferred bikes for food delivery drivers. Hence the mileage is inline with typical private use.

I was keen to finalise one of the 2016 Duke 200s. Saw the first bike - run around 8k. This was the first time I’m seeing a Duke up close. The riding position, especially back set foot pegs, overwhelmed me initially. I also had some concerns if my son would sit behind me for our daily school rides. The price quoted was fair but before I could address my own concerns, the bike got sold off. The next 2016 Duke 200 I saw was just 9k run and was even more well maintained than the previous one. But the asking was significantly higher than the bike I missed out on. I had a frank chat with the seller and told him that his listed price is just too high and about where I saw the market to be. He didn’t respond favourably initially but soon revised his listing price to a bit more closer to my expectation. Not quite there though. We were in good touch and he was keen to sell me the bike since I was paying outright rather than some buyers who might have to arrange a loan. I was particular he bring down the price to where I saw the other 2016 bike get sold for. It was a small gap but both of us weren’t budging. Eventually he found a buyer at a price point slightly more that what I offered. Again a miss out for me but at the end of the day, it’s just a bike. So I didn’t fret too much over it.

My energies were now focussed on a few Honda’s and the 2018 Duke 125. The latter had a very unresponsive owner and hence it was extremely difficult to communicate and coordinate with him for viewing the bike. Also he lived quite far from where I was. Hence the focus was more on the Honda’s. The best of the lot was a absolutely stunning almost brand new red 2019 Honda run just 5k. Price quoted was quite fair but my Indian brain tempted me to negotiate. Actually the seller was also an Indian.

In the meantime, the Duke 125 owner finally responded to my messages and shared his mobile number also. This was the same bike that was at a mouth watering price. On a Friday evening, I headed to his place - good 1.25 hour bus ride and the moment I reached near his house, a massive thunder storm broke out. And I hadn’t taken my umbrella. I waited for half hour at the bus stop but there was no sign of the rain stopping. His house was a short 700m walk away. Finally, decided to make a quick dash and found some sheltered waking spaces and managed to reach his parking lot slightly drenched at around 9pm. Saw the bike. It was just 6.5k run and the owner was hardly using it. He had changed the battery a week back since it had drained off due to non use. Since the price quoted was already mouth watering, I should have ideally done the deal then and there. But I still thought it fair to negotiate

The bike came with tiny bar end mirrors only and mirrors are super important in a lane obsessed country. So my ride back home was extremely cautious. But I totally loved the compact dimensions, peppiness and kind of deep exhaust note of the Duke 125. To top it, the foot peg position that I originally was apprehensive about was something I really enjoyed. It elevated my mental feeling from an ordinary commuter to a Motogp rider. LOL.

This is the most recent 2017 model variant which I think hasn’t been offered in India yet because this one comes with the TFT display like the Duke 390. The previous owner had removed all the 125 decals possibly to make it appear as a 390.

The KTM 125 Duke is one of those few 125 cc bikes in the market with the same glamour and style as those of the larger CC V-twins sold by KTM. The 2017 model of the KTM 125 Duke retains its customised engine and all the stuff you expect from a bike of its size.

It comes with double overhead cams, a four-valve engine and fuel injection snugly fitted on a tubular trellis designed frame with a separate bolt-on rear sub-frame.  It is in keeping with the tradition of the bigger boys of the KTM stable and serves a more practical purpose of cheaper repairs in case of a crash.

The highlight is its TFT dash instead of dials and gauges, which is clear and crisp even in the foggiest of conditions. This makes it one of the most attractive displays around. With head-turning looks, it is in a class apart from its contemporaries.

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 125 Duke and KTM 390 Duke. The ex-showroom price of KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,76,937 and KTM 390 Duke is ₹ 2,95,182. KTM 125 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and KTM 390 Duke 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 390 Duke.

Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.

The next generation KTM Duke range will make its global debut later this year, and will receive comprehensive updates. While the mainstay will be the KTM 390 Duke, the entire range will be updated. So, what all changes should you expect in the new Duke range? Here’s a detailed lowdown on what we can expect from the 2023 KTM Duke range.Read more

However, while the rest of its bigger siblings are given a proper update, including the original 790 Duke, who is set to make a comeback, the smaller Duke seems to be left out.

But the latest report by Motorrad is about to bring joy to the 125 Duke fanboys as the Austrian firm was caught testing an updated version of baby Duke.

Nonetheless, the 125 Duke will retain the same steel tube frame with the engine sitting in a cast aluminium mounting. KTM also redesigned the aluminium-cast swingarm along with the subframe.

Other major highlights include new five-spoke cast wheels, front brake moving to the right side of the wheel, WP inverted forks, double LED headlights and TFT display.

Currently, there is no word from KTM regarding the launch date, but looking at how close the test mule is to a finished product, the 2023 125 Duke might break cover soon enough.

The KTM 125 DUKE may be the entry-level bike of the range, but it isn"t here to play games. It"s built with the same attitude as the bigger bikes - and it shows. It"s no holds barred with this urban warrior, complete with an LED headlight and TFT display. This 4-stroke single cylinder has fuel-injection and a 6-speed transmission to deliver class-leading performance with low fuel consumption to keep you riding longer.