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KTM
RC 125
Track DNA. CBT licence.
Power
15 bhp
Weight
151kg
Top Speed
82 mph
From New
£5,299
The RC 125 is the fully-faired sports version of the Duke. Clip-on bars, race-rep tail unit, and styling pulled straight from KTM's Moto3 race programme. Most extreme 125 you can ride on a CBT.
Who it's for
Riders chasing the supersport aesthetic on a learner licence. Future Moto3 racers.
Pros
- Genuine sports bike riding position
- Same hardware as Duke 125
- Best-looking sports 125 on sale
Cons
- Aggressive ergonomics aren't commuter-friendly
- Clip-ons take a wrist toll over 30 minutes
- Pricier than Duke for the same engine
Full Specifications
- Engine
- Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 124.7cc
- Power
- 15 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
- Torque
- 8.9 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm
- Top speed
- 82 mph
- Fuel economy
- 98 mpg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.7 litres
- Weight
- 151 kg (wet)
- Seat height
- 824 mm
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Brakes
- Front: 320mm disc. Rear: 230mm disc.
- Suspension
- Front: WP APEX 43mm USD. Rear: WP APEX monoshock.
- Wheels & tyres
- 17" cast aluminium
- ABS
- Dual-channel ABS with Supermoto mode
- Service interval
- 6,000 miles / 12 months
- Warranty
- 2 years unlimited mileage
- Insurance group
- Group 12
- Available colours
- MotoGP Orange, Electronic Orange
- Price new
- £5,299
- Price used
- £3,500 – £4,400
- CBT legal?
- Yes
- Full-licence keepable?
- No — restricted to learners
Best for
- Aspiring racers
- B-road riders
- Style-led learners
Trivia
- — Visually almost identical to the RC 390 racing in MotoAmerica.
- — Featured in KTM's official Junior Cup race series.
- — 2022 redesign added the iconic split-LED headlight cluster.
Don't have your CBT yet?
You need a valid DL196 certificate before you can legally ride the RC 125 on the road.
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