Will you buy KTM RC 125 ABS for Rs 1.47 lakh?

cmriidul

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[p]KTM has created a huge fan base in India since its entry in 2012.

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[p]The Austrian motorcyle company has an unparalleled legacy in motorsports with over 300 world championships.

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[p]The all-new RC 125 gives biking enthusiasts an entry into KTM's high adrenaline world of supersport motorcycling.

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[p]With design inspired by the KTM RC16, the fully faired bike is adept on conquering the track and street alike.

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[p]The RC 125 is a true KTM loaded with the best of motorcycling technology and engineering.

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[p]It comes with KTM's iconic steel trellis frame, upside down front suspension by WP and triple clamp handlebar to provide top of the class handling.

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[p]KTM RC 125 ABS is currently available in two colour options.

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[p]Buying your first bike? Read this first

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[p]It uses the same 124 cc single cylinder engine which generates 14.3 bhp of max power @9250 rpm and 12 Nm of peak torque @8000 rpm

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[p]Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via 6-speed gear box.

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[p]The Duke 125 is a performance-oriented bike and loves being pushed to the red line.

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[p]The front end is dominated by the LED headlight, a meaty 43 mm upside down fork at front and monoshock with 10 step adjuster slots at the rear.

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[p]The upside down suspension offers a stiffer and more planted ride.

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[p]To enhance its performance, the RC 125 gets single channel ABS from Bosch which offer impressive braking power.

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[p]KTM's RC125 is provided with 300 mm disc brakes in front and 230 mm brakes at the rear.  

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[p]Single channel ABS is offered as standard across all variants.

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[p]Speaking at the launch, Sumeet Narang, vice president (Probiking), Bajaj Auto said "KTM motorcycles are built to a purpose of winning performance and handling. It is no different with the RC 125 which will provide a true KTM experience to the motorcycle enthusiast seeking to enter our Supersport world. It carries Moto GP genes from its sibling, the much celebrated RC16."

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[p]Sharing the winning potential as the rest of the RC range, the KTM RC 125 promises to offer a premium big-bike feel.

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[p]At Rs 1,47,213 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it may seem a tad too expensive.

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[p]But when you look at the quality of the hardware and performance of the bike, the price is justified.

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[p]Technical specifications

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[p]Model[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]KTM RC 125

[p]Engine type[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Single Cylinder 4 Valve, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Fuel injection

[p]Displacement[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]124.7

[p]Bore/stroke[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]58 x 47.2 mm

[p]Power[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]14.5 PS @ 9,250 rpm

[p]Torque[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]12 Nm at 8,000  rpm

[p]Compression ratio[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]12.8:1

[p]Starter/battery[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]12 V 8 AH VRLA

[p]Transmission[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]6 speed constant mesh

[p]Cooling[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Liquid Cooled

[p]Clutch[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Wet, Multiplate

[p]Frame[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Trellis Frame

[p]Front suspension[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia

[p]Rear suspension[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Mono shox.- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots)

[p]Front brake[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]300 mm Disc

[p]Rear brake[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]230 mm Disc

[p]ABS[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Single channel ABS by Bosch

[p]Tyres front/rear[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]Front - 110/70 R17

[p]Rear -  150/60 R17

[p]Wheel base[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]1341 mm

[p]Ground clearance[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]157 mm

[p]Overall length[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]1977 mm

[p]Seat height[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]835 mm

[p]Tank capacity[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]9.5 lit

[p]Dry weight[span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"]        [/span]154.2 kgs

Rintu sk

nice share

Thinesh

Nice share

dr.gautam

good share.