KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2016
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs KTM 125 Duke 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2016
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

The KTM is and remains the most brutal naked bike on the market. The upright seating position combined with the wild V2 power make it seem more brutal than it is on paper. It has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs smoother, the shift assistant brings calm in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved. It still loves the wild chase more than high cornering speed on long bends.
KTM 125 Duke 2016

For 16-year-olds and B-111 owners, the KTM 125 Duke is a blessing because it is not a small moped brand, but a real motorbike brand with sporty prestige and a high coolness factor. Motorcyclists who have outgrown school age will miss performance and are more likely to use the smallest Duke for very short everyday trips, if at all. I would then rather prefer a scooter, which also has storage space.