KTM dealerships have commenced the deliveries of the new RC125 motorcycles. KTM Thane (+917770018063) has shared the images of the first RC125 being delivered from its showroom with Indian Autos Blog. The national launch took place on the 19th of this month.
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The first RC125 that was delivered by KTM Thane was an orange coloured variant of the motorcycle. A white colour option is available. The ex-showroom price of the new fully-faired motorcycle is INR 1.47 lakh*.
The RC125 competes with one of Yamaha Motor India’s best-sellers - the YZF-R15 V3.0, which retails at INR 1,39,680* (Darknight colour option - INR 1,41,680*).
Apart from pricing and performance, the Yamaha motorcycle has an edge in terms of technology also, as it comes equipped with a Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology, assist/slipper clutch and a dual-channel ABS.
The KTM RC125, on the other hand, has a muscular look with beefy upside-down telescopic front forks from WP and the aluminium swingarm. Shock absorption tasks at the back are performed by a 10-step adjustable monoshock. The underbelly exhaust gives the motorcycle a clean and minimalistic look from the sides. Like the 125 Duke/200Duke, the RC125 is built around a trellis frame.
The KTM RC125 shares its engine with the KTM 125 Duke. The 124.7 cc liquid-cooled, 4-Valve, DOHC, single-cylinder motor with fuel injection comes paired with a six-speed gearbox and delivers 14.5 PS of max power at 9,250 rpm and 12 Nm of max torque at 8,000 rpm. The motorcycle uses disc brakes to come to a halt, and its safety net, as mentioned above, is a single-channel ABS.
Unlike the 125 Duke, the RC125 is designed for the track, and thus it features a fully fairing design and sportier ergonomics. A triple clamp handlebar offers a forward-leaning riding stance that is designed to hit the apexes more efficiently than the 125 Duke.
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While the KTM RC125 shares its underpinnings with the KTM 125 Duke, the fully faired product from the Austrian brand benefits from twin-pod projector style headlight. The 125 Duke, for reference, uses a conventional halogen light.
*Ex-showroom Delhi
