// Generation · 2011 — 2016

FIRST GENERATION — EURO 3

Born from the KTM-Bajaj partnership, the 125 Duke revolutionises the A2 segment with its chromoly trellis frame, oversized WP suspension, and Brembo brakes.

74
Buyer score / 100
6
Vintages
9
Changes
3
Overhauls
2
Updates
4
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2011
Launch: 125cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke single, 15 hp at 9,500 rpm, 12 Nm at 8,000 rpm
Major
C
FRAME
2 changes
2011
Chromoly steel trellis frame, inverted WP 38 mm fork, Brembo 280 mm front brake
Major
2013
Front disc enlarged from 280 to 300 mm alongside ABS introduction
Medium
A
AESTHETICS
5 changes
2011
Radical naked design, 10 L tank, analogue dashboard, signature KTM Orange livery
Major
2012
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2014
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2015
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2016
Final gen 1 year — colours carried over
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2013
Bosch dual-channel ABS as standard — first mass-produced 125 to offer it
Medium