The KTM125 Duke launches

KTM has finally released details of its 125cc bike.  After teaser videos and concept art for the last few months official pictures and specs are now out.

While some of the concept art’s better details, such as the cool half and half coloured wheels are gone (shame),the bike still has plenty of style. It should make a decent mark on the entry level bike market and hopefully inspire kids to make the jump to two wheels.

Available to buy in Spring 2011, specs for the bike are below;

ENGINE
Engine type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	124.7 cc
Bore x stroke	58/47.2
Performance (homologated )	11.3kW @10,500 rpm
Max. torque	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Compression ratio	DOHC
Starter /Battery	Electric starter
Transmission	6 gears
Fuel Mixture Generation	Electronic fuel injection
Control	4 V / DOHC
Lubrication	Preassure lubrication
Final drive	14:45
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Clutch	Multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Engine Management	Bosch
CHASSIS
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame
Subframe	Steel
Handlebar	Steel tapered DM 26/22 mm
Front suspension	WP USD Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension	WP monoshock
Suspension travel front/rear	160/160 mm
Front brake	Disc brake Ø 280 mm
Rear brake	Disc brake Ø 230 mmr
Rims front/rear	3,00 / 17″ x 4,00 / 17″
Tyres front/rear	110/70 x 17“ x 150/60 x 17“
Silencer	Steel (KAT)
Stering head angle	65°
Trail	100 mm
Wheel base	1,350 +/-15 mm
Ground clearance	185 mm
Seat height	810 mm
Tank capacity	ca. 11 l (ROZ 91)
Weight (ready to race)	ca. 128 kg