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KTM RC 125 vs KTM 250 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or KTM 250 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and 250 Duke. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas KTM 250 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and 250 Duke has a mileage of 30.8 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

RC 125 vs 250 Duke

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125KTM 250 Duke
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.2.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc249.07 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl30.8 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
KTM RC 125
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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KTM 250 Duke
STD
Rs. 2.30 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.58 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.1
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.7 cc
    249.07 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    -
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    32
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    32
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    WAPE43
    WAPEUSforks43mdiameter
    Rear Suspension
    WP APEX MoNoshock
    WP APEX MoNoshock& 10-step preload adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    -

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated
    Split-Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    124.7 cc
    249.07 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke engine
    Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    1.5 kwh
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    148 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 47.2 mm
    72 mm x 61.1 mm
    Configuration
    -
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1977 mm
    -
    Width
    -
    820 mm
    Height
    824 mm
    1109 mm
    Wheelbase
    1341 mm
    1354 mm
    Ground Clearance
    158 mm
    176 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.5 Litres
    1.7 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    824 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    160 kg
    162.8 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
    • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
    • Agile handling
    • Most refined engine in the Duke series of models
    • Powerful & fast performance overall
    • Design is funky & modern with youthful appeal
    • Braking power is very powerful
    • Ride & handling combo is well tuned for enthusiasts
    Cons
    • Expensive for a 125cc bike
    • Small engine does not suit the design theme
    • Uncomfortable over long rides
    • Mid-range vibrations from engine are still present
    • Aggressive riding position is not suited to all
    • Pricey when compared to the rivals
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    Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and KTM 250 Duke

    Safety

    RC 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. 250 Duke has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    KTM RC 125 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Handle Type, Side Stand Indicator and KTM 250 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 250 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. KTM 250 Duke has 1109 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 125 and KTM 250 Duke Owner Reviews

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        velnagarajan
        09 Jun 2025
        5.0
        KTM is truly a dream bike for the youth of India. I’ve always wanted to own one, and I believe one day my dream will come true. Just thinking about it gives me motivation. For me, life feels incomplete without a KTM. The style, power, and attitude it brings are unmatched. Waiting for the day it becomes mine.
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        Karmvir
        5 Month ago
        5.0
        I think this is best bike in middle class family. I am buying this bike. I am so happy because I am buying this bike and that's all right.
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        Ameen
        10 Month ago
        3.0
        Good in mileage and stylish compared to other bikes. Good looking, stylish, nice for college students, office use. Best in class KTM RC 125.
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        Vijay
        1 Year ago
        1.8
        Not use for work only for style and expensive bike . More petrol consumption. Not support to sitting. And not support to Rapido or Uber or Swiggy or Zomato .
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        Anonymous
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
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