KTM has launched the RC125 ABS in India at a price of ₹1.47 Lakh Ex Delhi. KTM has an unparalleled legacy in motorsports with over 300 world championships spanning over 65 years. Since its entry into India in 2012, KTM is also the country’s fastest growing motorcycle brand.
The all-new RC 125 gives biking enthusiasts an entry into KTM’s high adrenaline world of supersport motorcycling. Inspired by KTM’s MotoGP machine the RC16, this fully faired bike, is adept at conquering the track and street alike. Like every KTM motorcycle, the RC 125 too is Ready to Race. Boasting of a host of premium components, the RC 125 is a true KTM loaded with the best of motorcycling technology and engineering. It comes with KTM’s iconic steel trellis frame, upside down front suspension by WP and triple clamp handlebar to provide top of the class handling. It sports a fresh new look in 2 exciting colour options that further highlight its Supersport origins. Powering the RC 125 is an advanced DOHC engine producing class leading 14.5 Ps power and 12 Nm torque. Twin Projector headlights with DRL and ABS by BOSCH make the RC 125 a complete package for every budding motorcycling aficionado.
Speaking on the occasion Sumeet Narang, Vice President (Probiking) at Bajaj Auto Ltd. said “KTM motorcycles are built to a purpose of winning performance and handling. It is no different with the RC 125 which will provide a true KTM experience to the motorcycle enthusiast seeking to enter our Supersport world. It carries Moto GP genes from its sibling, the much celebrated RC16”
Sharing the winning potential as the rest of the RC range the KTM RC 125 is set to offer a premium big-bike feel and has been launched at an introductory price of Rs. 147,213 (ex-showroom Delhi). Bookings commence today across 470 exclusive KTM showrooms in the country with deliveries starting end of June.
KTM is India’s fastest growing motorcycle brand. Globally, It has grown last year to become the world’s largest selling premium motorcycle brand.
KTM RC125 Technical specification
| Model | KTM RC 125 |
| Engine type | Single Cylinder 4 Valve, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Fuel injection |
| Displacement | 124.7 |
| Bore/stroke | 58 x 47.2 mm |
| Power | 14.5 PS @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 12 Nm at 8,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Starter/battery | 12 V 8 AH VRLA |
| Transmission | 6 speed constant mesh |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiplate |
| Frame | Trellis Frame |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia |
| Rear suspension | Mono shox.- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots) |
| Front brake | 300 mm Disc |
| Rear brake | 230 mm Disc |
| ABS | Single channel ABS by Bosch |
| Tyres front/rear | Front – 110/70 R17 Rear – 150/60 R17 |
| Wheel base | 1341 mm |
| Ground clearance | 157 mm |
| Overall length | 1977 mm |
| Seat height | 835 mm |
| Tank capacity | 9.5 lit |
| Dry weight | 154.2 kgs |