Finally! KTM Introduced Its Fully-Faired Version, The RC125

For a 125cc single-cylinder offering that costs north of `1.2 lakh (ex-showroom), the KTM 125 Duke has done pretty well since its launch in December 2018.

- Ravi Ved

Contrary to what its displacement suggests, it isn’t a ‘regular’ commuter. The trellis frame, upside-down front forks, rear monoshock and wide tyres are proof of that. And for what it offers, the bike seems reasonably well priced too. With the 125 Duke, KTM has given the needed impetus to Indian consumers to help them look beyond the price of an offering and appreciate its superior components.

Expanding the 125 range further, KTM has now brought in the fully-faired RC125 at `1.47 lakh – a move that raises a lot of questions. We took it for a spin at the Bajaj test track in Chakan to find some answers, the most obvious of which is – does the RC125 justify its price?

Fresh appeal

The RC125 shares its design cues with the larger RC200 and 390. The only noticeable difference lies in the graphics. And, of course, there’s the RC125 badge on the fairing. With the black beak and the twin projector headlamps, the RC125’s face is reminiscent of Marvin the Martian.

The RC125 gets the same large windscreen, clip-on handlebar, the edgy fuel tank and the integrated pillion seat. And while this design is now at least halfa-decade old, it still looks sharp and aggressive. And somehow KTM has managed to make it look fresh with the new glossy graphics.