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2022KTM 125 Duke

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The 2022 KTM 125 Duke is a learner-legal naked bike with the sharp styling of KTM's bigger Dukes. Its liquid-cooled 125cc single makes 15 hp and 12 Nm through a six-speed gearbox, with ABS. An 830 mm seat, 139 kg wet weight and a 13.4-litre tank make it a premium first bike.

Capacity
125.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
128.0 kg
Seat height
830 mm
Power
15.0 HP (10.9 kW)
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 26Agility 85Comfort 55Off-road 10Touring 30Road manners 80
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering78%
City riding92%
Daily riding85%
Touring28%
Two-up45%
Track35%
Best for
A nimble entry-level naked built for city commuting, learning throttle and cornering skills, and fun back-road blasts.
Built for
A sharp, playful single-cylinder streetfighter that punches above its 15 PS with aggressive KTM styling and eager, flickable handling.
Not ideal for
Not for riders wanting highway speed, two-up touring, or off-road duty; the modest 125cc output limits sustained fast cruising.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 830mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2022 KTM 125 Duke, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
125.0 ccm
Power
15.0 HP (10.9 kW)
CO2 Emissions
56 CO2 g/km
Torque
12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.1172 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
58.0 x 47.2 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1357 mm
Seat height
830 mm
Dry weight
128.0 kg
Wet weight
139.0 kg
Fuel capacity
13.40 litres
Ground clearance
175 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front suspension
WP Apex Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension
WP Apex Monoshock
Front wheel travel
142 mm
Rear wheel travel
150 mm
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
Trail
100 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS. Single-piston floating calliper
Rear brakes diameter
230 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
110-17
Rear tyre
150-17
Other
Color options
Black/orange

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20112015201920222026
Capacity 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc
Dry weight 125 kg 127 kg 128 kg 128 kg 128 kg
Seat height 810 mm 800 mm 830 mm 830 mm 800 mm
Fuel capacity 11 L 11 L 13.4 L 13.4 L 13.4 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the KTM 125 Duke?

The 2022 KTM 125 Duke has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).

What engine power does the KTM 125 Duke have?

The 2022 KTM 125 Duke has a Power of 15.0 HP (10.9 kW).

How many gears does the KTM 125 Duke have?

The 2022 KTM 125 Duke has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the KTM 125 Duke?

The 2022 KTM 125 Duke has a Torque of 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM.

How much does the KTM 125 Duke weigh?

The 2022 KTM 125 Duke has a Dry weight of 128.0 kg (282.2 pounds).

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