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KTM RC 125 vs KTM 390 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or KTM 390 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and 390 Duke. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 390 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.97 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas KTM 390 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 398 cc Engine can generate 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and 390 Duke has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs 390 Duke

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125KTM 390 Duke
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.2.97 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc398.63 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl35 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 2.97 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.34 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
398.63 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
-
Dual 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
check
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
5-clicCompressioRebounadjustableOpeCartridgeWAPEUSforks43mdiameter
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock
Adjustable WP APEX MoNoshock& 5-step Rebound damping& 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
398.63 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
-
Top Speed
120 kmph
167 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
89 mm x 64 mm
Configuration
-
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
45.3 bhp @ 8500 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
3
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
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
Power Modes
3
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1977 mm
-
Height
824 mm
820 mm
Wheelbase
1341 mm
1367 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.5 Litres
1.6 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
824 mm
-
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
168.3 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
  • A new engine with more power
  • More aggressive design
  • Adjustable WP APEX suspension
  • Loaded with tech such as cornering ABS & traction control
Cons
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
  • The price is a bit high
  • Peculiar color options
  • Looks similar to its smaller siblings such as the Duke 250
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and KTM 390 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. 390 Duke has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control 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 390 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, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 390 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. KTM 390 Duke has 820 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 125 and KTM 390 Duke Owner Reviews

  • RC 125 Review
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    • D
      Darshan
      22 Jul 2025
      5.0
      This bike is excellent. It’s a joy to ride smooth handling, great speed, and a lot of fun overall.
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    • C
      Charan
      28 Days ago
      4.4
      It has the nice customization, mobility and reliability and better mileage and nice features for this bikes, I recomend this bike It is suitable for the young people
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      velnagarajan
      2 Month ago
      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
      7 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
      11 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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