2024 KTM 125 Duke | First Ride Review

2024 KTM 125 Duke | First Ride Review
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Timestamps:
00:00 Opening
00:16 Intro to bike
1:08 Exhaust sound
1:18 Seat height
1:40 Start of ride
2:14 Technical specs
6:04 Engine power
7:22 Motorway/freeway riding
10:07 Vibrations
11:19 Riding modes
12:28 Walk round
14:04 Dash
14:41 Comfort
14:56 Suspension
15:30 Brakes
16:05 Electronics
16:53 Looks
17:16 Price
17:52 Final thoughts

[@darrenstone3693]

I went from a KTM Duke125 to a KTM Duke 790 via Direct Access. Best thing I ever did was getting my bike licence

[@djsmitch]

That’s my plan looking to buy the KTM Duke 125 in a couple of weeks get some practice in for doing my full license then on to bigger Duke I think 🤔

[@darrenstone3693]

@@djsmitch Good luck🙂👍

[@Carsonktm420]

@@djsmitchsame

[@neilcole3406]

Ahh this reminds me of my 125 days, such good fun, mind you it was a while back now😢

[@mister656]

Hi, I got this bike for my 16years old daughter it‘s really superb! The fuel tank has a volume of 15 liters. Greetings to the UK from Germany!😉 Eric

[@sidharthkm5030]

Awesome. I wish I had the ktm 125 but it's too expensive here in India compared to other bikes, but I'm happy with the bike I have since I get 75km per litre.

[@calebwany8422]

@@sidharthkm5030 Bajaj/TVS/Honda 125cc each?

[@sidharthkm5030]

@@calebwany8422 it's a honda sp 125, I think in Europe it's called a cb125f

[@Mcfc2Rich]

13.4 👍🏼

[@michaelrieser9928]

I just bought the 2024 390 duke over the 2023 model because it looked like a step up from the previous generation. With all the like parts on the 125 duke, I have to think it is tops in its class. Glad I live in the USA. We are lawless over here. Didn’t 0:29 know how to ride, took a weekend class and they sold me a 1999 triumph speed triple 950cc. 😂 Boy you learn to be a safe rider real quick on that…… or you don’t!

[@snappycattimesten]

Dan does the best B-roll. He waits for it to be ridden through English mud before he shoots the footage. Gives an idea of where cleaning needs to be focused after a ride. 😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

Haha, I can't be bothered to clean them! 😂

[@letgoofeverythin]

amazing bike

[@JDMz]

If its still in the break in period its restricted by rpm. Once the 621 miles is done. They do oil change and do a software update. Itll then go to 12,000rpm

[@Fagolore]

incorrect, they do the full 12k rpm from new and theres no "run in" remap. source, owned one from new

[@BigBoyzToyz1974]

No this is a myth there is no software update. The automatic rev indicator is lifted to 10500 rpm but no restrictions. It's to do with the petroleum running in oil is so thin the piston rings have blow by loses compression once first service regular 10w50 oil is applied and the piston seals better so you have better compression = better torque.

[@danw96]

First bike was a ‘21 duke 125 and I plan on having one in the garage again when I can, the new front disc and side mounted shock look lame compared to that though

[@inocenthu_bhai]

Love this machine..

[@user-zw7ke4vi3k]

油耗怎么样

[@BigBoyzToyz1974]

The bike in the video has only done 300 miles. So unless it's had its oil changed it will be running petroleum based running in oil that is very thin to help piston rings seal. I'm sure when the run in period has been completed and 10w50 oil is applied it will have a better performance. I have a Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 same engine and im running in at the moment it can do 53mph in 4th but only 60 in 6th.

[@Mcfc2Rich]

That's good to hear 👍🏼

[@TeddyToot]

Hey, Great video. How does the quick shifter + work? Do you have to use the cultch to get out of N or does it go to 1 then hold?

[@deanharris9331]

If i was in the market for a 125 then this would be the bike for sure. Cracking little machine with looks as well. Awesome review again Dan......despite the awfully bad Hampshire road's. 👍😊

[@iklodyp]

Patiently waiting for the 2024 Honda CB650R video... 👀

[@JolleDAman]

What shoud i chouse? Mt125 or ktm 125? If i want speed

[@Bordpie]

I'm looking at purchasing the Svartpilen 125 brother of this one (essentially the same bike with different styling). I couldn't find any videos on it so this was informative. The quickshifter feature is interesting as a beginner, makes getting the most out the engine easier I guess. Are there even any other 125s with a quickshifter? It's kind of crazy how many features it gets, it basically gets all the stuff from the bigger bike, just with a smaller engine.

[@BigBoyzToyz1974]

The quicksilver on the Husqvarna is standard unlike the ktm. I have the 2024 vitpilen 125 and it has all the functions of the ktm just a little better. Husqvarna Vitpilen has Michelin Power 6 tyres the ktm has only road 5 etc

[@Bordpie]

@@BigBoyzToyz1974 Thanks, I have the 2024 Svartpilen 125 now anyway, it's great.

[@eightyfps]

So the 125 in Europe gets Colored TFT while it being manufactured in India, we get the Black and whilte LCD.

[@dris_jaes]

exactly wtf. is the front fairing also different? cause this looks exactly like the 250 dukes fairing. i think this abroad version of the 125 is literally the 390 duke, with a 125 cc engine

[@sidharthkm5030]

​​​@@dris_jaes In India we pay around 2,00,000rs for it but in the UK they pay around 4900 euros which is roughly 4,40,000rs. They get what they pay for imo. Edit: if they put in the TFT with the higher componentry it would probably cost 2,50,000 in India which doesn't make sense for a 125cc in India, at that point they'd just go for the new R15 or MT15, the Gixxer 250 or the ktm 200 duke

[@eightyfps]

Yeah it looks like 390 Swapped with 125 Engine. Maybe they are doing it to reduce the cost of exportation or something idk.

[@djsmitch]

Hi Dan great review will you be doing a review on the new Yamaha MT 125 soon? I am interested to see which you prefer the KTM or the Yamaha

[@Englishbikerdan]

I actually rode that last year but never put the video out as it wasn't a particularly exiting ride. I'll get it released though.

[@djsmitch]

@@Englishbikerdan great thanks for replying to my comment I look forward to watching it 👍

[@mixer2791]

i see you not done the 600miles then back to KTM to have the orange rev limiter removed, dont know is the bike is restricted at all till this has been been done?

[@TheZimnymag]

Which is better duke 125 or mt 125?

[@leeinwis]

That bike is too powerful for you Dan !

[@Englishbikerdan]

😂

[@johnflavin1602]

He did well to rein in all that bhp and torque!

[@lifeontwowheels1206]

I’ve got a mt125 but now I’ve got my full A lessons I just use it to ride to work and back. Not so bothered if someone rob it But the Mt125 does 75 mph happily but it will do 80 mph if you took down and the wind behind you I just bought a xsr900 But not bad for your first bike Looks pretty good as well

[@DrewKodyGrey]

Was the mt125 good I’m looking at it

[@lifeontwowheels1206]

@@DrewKodyGrey it’s a 2021 got about 25,000 on it give it to my son now still going strong nothing went wrong with it Any chance brake pads chain and sprocket The chain that comes with it a bit rubbish Just put a hard-core chain on and you’re good to go then you will not need to keep adjusting it all the time yes I would recommend it

[@DrewKodyGrey]

@@lifeontwowheels1206 okay thank you what about height wise how tall are you and are you a bigger guy because I’m 5”9 and 63kg

[@DrewKodyGrey]

@@lifeontwowheels1206 I don’t want to be too low down that’s the worry

[@nikolaszikakis1046]

I don’t think suspension is the same as in the 390 which is both fr and rear adjustable

[@notiguy823]

Is this coming in india or not

[@tomrox8921]

Is that exhaust pipe stock? I see different ones in Poland.

[@danielgoodwin749]

Yes that exhaust is stock I have a beneli tnt 125 and I got to sit on my mates 125 duke I kinda feel this guy mocks 125 but I'm 5 foot 11 and the Duke 125 I sat on was a racing one it has bluetooth and tells you if someone is phoning you it has some amazing tech for a 125 and really feels like a big bike. I know big bike fans who absolutely respect the 125 and there clearly the ones who know there bikes. So yea definitely a amazing 125 bike. And a reverse wow. Hope that was helpful mate

[@jamesyeoman2469]

Was this filmed in bramley?? Roads look v familiar haha

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yes mate, I'm a local. :)

[@davidwillis8151]

Do you know if the Quickshifter is fitted as standard or an optional extra?

[@mercuryforlife969]

he said it was optional in the video. and owning one myself it is an optional upgrade

[@JamesLee__IND]

Mileage?

[@jshott726]

Which did you prefer, the Honda CB125R or the Duke 125?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Both are great, I think I found the KTM a little more fun and comfortable though.

[@chrisgemmell2742]

What end can is that and how did you attach it please

[@Spread4]

Looks like the Remus exhaust that is On the official KTM options list

[@pppp-px7fo]

i want this realase in South East Asian, i will buy it... in here KTM still selling Duke 200 & 250cc but old model so the Speedometer is Small Digital & the screen is yellow and the price for Duke200 is almost same with MT-25 & Duke250 is higher than Ninja250cc (MT25 & Ninja250 make more power than Duke)

[@velocity7127]

I'm thinking of getting this bike as a starter bike.Anyone recommend it, or recommend a different bike?

[@calebwany8422]

maybe the duke 390 unless you want 125 cc?

[@JDMz]

Yamaha mt 125, honda cb125r, suzuki gsx s125. Aprilia sx 125, aprilia rs 125, aprilia tuono 125, even sym are decent. Just avoid sinnis, fb mondial. Especially lexmoto lol

[@Marshall-re4lt]

Solid and fun bikes,I love throwing mine about in the corners and off line it’s nippy.£12 is full tank which gives you 300 miles in total plus it’s a 6 speed instead of the standard 5 speed 125s.

[@Neil.564]

wish ktm releas this 125 motorcycle + why the 125 look better than the 200

[@joycassell8630]

my zontes zt u1 build quality will put that to shame

[@BigBoyzToyz1974]

Don't be silly the Zontes is a poor mans ktm

[@markwilliams4274]

Can I ride this on L's with my car license???.

[@pranavkeshariya6049]

Will Ktm launch duke 200 gen 3 ?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Not sure!

[@mahfil2243]

I want this look when launch in India 125cc

[@nemesiszz]

with the same features this will cost around the same as 390 in india 😂

[@viraltube4232]

Tank Capacity Is 13.4 Litters

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks, where did you get this info from? It's nowhere on the KTM website or even in the press pack!

[@paulfowler6665]

My god 125s are slow now. I owned serveral 2stroke 125s in the late 80s. An RD, RG and TZR which all went between 80 and 100mph on the clock. OK they were unrestricted but that was so easy to do and everyone did it but back then if you told me top 125s in the future would struggle to do 70 I wouldn't have believed you 😂😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

I also weighed at lot less in the 80's. 😂

[@johnflavin1602]

I know what you mean. Had a 1991 RXS 100 that would do 75 mph.

[@sufianahmat5334]

Look manacing but has the same speed as my scooter which has 125cc 😅

[@JDMz]

125cc scooters aren't fast at all. Let's not forget. This is still in break in period so the rpm is restricted to 8000rpm once the first service is done. It then goes to 12,000rpm. Your scooter won't touch this😂

[@user-ee4sm3sh2l]

Please launch the Pakistan KTM

[@brighteduacation1297]

Brakes r from by brembo not bybre

[@Englishbikerdan]

Incorrect, you can literally see the Bybre logo on the calipers. Although, Bybre is an arm of Brembo. They make the brakes for the smaller capacity bikes.

[@Lew699]

Price tag is an absolutele joke how is a 17 year old going to afford that?

[@scribehades]

No. Nuh uh. Why?

[@leeinwis]

Because Ninja 500 ?

[@ask_carbon]

Man the KZbin compression just destroys this video. Even at 1440p@60fps its full of distortions and artifacts.

[@hannesgottinger9284]

Yes, been noticing that too lately. I upload at 65mbit, still getting artifacts. But its better with fast shutter, I believe, so I switched to 1/240 from 1/60.

[@Englishbikerdan]

No issues watching it from here. Strange.

[@user-bk6gc7sl9z]

one word-crap

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's three words.

[@cyborg5407]

How come the the Duke 125 2024 in India has the monoshock in the center and not on the side.

[@paulfowler6665]

Must be the previous model that is still available new at the moment