KTM Duke 390 vs KTM RC 125

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.13 Lakh which is Rs. 1.21 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM RC 125 priced at Rs. 1.91 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM RC 125 is 41 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine , while KTM RC 125 is powered by 124.7 cc engine. KTM Duke 390 is available in 2 different colours while KTM RC 125 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison KTM Duke 390 vs KTM RC 125 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Duke 390 vs RC 125

Key Highlights Duke 390 STDRC 125 STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

Duke 390 vs RC 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM Duke 390 STDKTM RC 125 STD
Rating
125 reviews
82 reviews
Brand Name KTM KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Get On-Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 46 PS @ 8500 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
KTM RC 125 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm ...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Duke 390 Insurance RC 125 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
398.63 cc
124.7 cc
Max Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
12 Nm at 8000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
89 mm
58 mm
Stroke
64 mm
47.2 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
...
Compression Ratio
12.71:1
12.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
28.9 kmpl
41 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
...
Peak Power
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
820 mm
835 mm
Wheelbase
1354 mm
...
Ground Clearance
183 mm
158 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
13.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
168.3 Kg
160 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
835 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
230 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
Ride-by-wire
Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Pilot Lamps
...
LED Pilot Lamps
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis frame
Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch, TFT
New LCD Dash Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
Digital
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
KTM RC 125
  • Slightly more ergonomic than before
  • Larger seat
  • Excellent handling
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.
KTM RC 125
  • Rather expensive for a bike with so little power
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KTM Duke 390 Vs KTM RC 125 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM Duke 390 vs KTM RC 125?
As per the users experiences KTM Duke 390 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike offers better performance KTM Duke 390 vs KTM RC 125?
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of RC 125 produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm at 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM Duke 390 has better performance.

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