KTM RC 390 2017 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2017

Overview - KTM RC 390 2017 vs KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2017

Technical Specifications KTM RC 390 2017 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2017

KTM RC 390 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,340 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	147 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	127 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 390 2017

If you can afford to pay around 8,500 euros (Germany) or just under 9,000 euros (Austria) for the RC390 R and then have around 11,000 flakes left over for the SSP 300 kit, you will get world championship-ready racing goods. "Ready to Race", the name says it all, really. In this case, "Ready to win the World Championship" would almost be more accurate, because the parts kit is actually so complete and complies with the FIM regulations. KTM is doing everything it can to accommodate all those who are considering a serious entry into the racing world, especially of course all the young hopefuls out there. KTM Customer Racing, I pull my helmet! Bravo!

Never before has it been easier to get hold of a World Championship-ready racing machine.

The realisation that I will probably not become a gifted ring rider.

KTM 125 Duke 2017

It's really fantastic how much equipment you can buy in the 125cc class these days. The KTM 125 Duke is not only convincing with plenty of power and quick turn-in behaviour, its appearance is also very classy. Thanks to the aggressive look and the ultra-modern TFT display, the 125 Duke looks like a shrunken 1290 Super Duke R. A whole lot of motorbike in a small package.

Pull-through

Quick turn-in behaviour

Compact dimensions

Very easy to ride

Great looks

TFT display

Brake weaker than the competition