KTM India has finally launched the new RC 125 motorcycle in India. Priced at Rs 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the company will be initiating the deliveries for the bike by the end of June 2019. Basically, the KTM RC 125 is a fully faired version of the KTM 125 Duke. Dimensionally, the newly launched RC 125 motorcycle measures 1,977 mm in length whereas the wheelbase stands at 1,341 mm. However, the seat height is set at 835 mm. Moreover, the bike weighs 154.2 kg and it is equipped with a fuel tank of 9.5-litre. 2019 KTM 790 Duke With Black Colour Spotted At Bajaj Training Facility Ahead of India Launch.
Presenting the all-new KTM RC 125! Enter the MotoGP world of KTM RCs and ignite the racer within!
Starting at ₹1.47Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)#KTMIndia #ReadyToRace #RC125 #MotoGPGene pic.twitter.com/OerkIFjQV9
— KTM India (@India_KTM) June 19, 2019
On the styling front, the new KTM RC 125 borrows design elements from the elder sibling - RC 390. The bike feature twin projector headlights with LED DRLs, stepped seat and triple clamp handlebar. Moreover, the bike is fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels shod with 110/70 tyre at the front and 150/60 section tyre at the rear. Built on trellis frame, the suspension duties are carried out by upside down forks upfront whereas the rear section gets a monoshock.
Mechanically, the newly launched KTM RC 125 motorcycle is powered by a 124.7cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled mill which is capable of making 14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm along with 12Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm. The unit comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The deceleration duties are taken care by 300mm and 230mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively. Moreover, the bike is also equipped with single channel ABS.
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