2027KTM 125 Duke
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The 2027 KTM 125 Duke returns unchanged apart from new colours, keeping its 125cc single making 14.8 hp and 11.5 Nm, an 800 mm seat, a 13.4-litre tank and a 154 kg kerb weight.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 128.0 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 14.8 HP (11.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The KTM 125 Duke passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 74.0% of the time, 8.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 21% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki GSX-S125 | 43 Average | 3,761 |
| 2 | Honda CB125F | 42 Average | 30,948 |
| 3 | KTM 125 Duke | 21 Below average | 10,435 |
| 4 | AJS Tempest Roadster 125 | 16 Poor | 536 |
| 5 | SYM Symnh X 125 | 14 Poor | 196 |
| 6 | Aprilia Tuono 125 | 9 Poor | 946 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Power
- 14.8 HP (11.0 kW)
- Torque
- 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1156 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
- 800 mm
- Dry weight
- 128.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 154.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.40 litres
- Ground clearance
- 175 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel trellis frame, powder coated
- Front suspension
- WP APEX 43
- Rear suspension
- WP Apex Monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single-piston floating calliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 110-17
- Rear tyre
- 150-17
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 | 2011 | 2015 | 2019 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 14 Poor | Too few tests | 23 Below average | Too new | Too new |
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 2027 KTM 125 Duke has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 125 Duke have?
The 2027 KTM 125 Duke has a Power of 14.8 HP (11.0 kW).
How many gears does the KTM 125 Duke have?
The 2027 KTM 125 Duke has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM 125 Duke?
The 2027 KTM 125 Duke has a Torque of 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM.
How much does the KTM 125 Duke weigh?
The 2027 KTM 125 Duke has a Dry weight of 128.0 kg (282.2 pounds).
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