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Feel the ride, look the part! The re-sculptured 2021 KTM 125 and 390 DUKEs continue to embody all the KTM naked bike characters of attitude, performance and versatility – where the smallest whim of curiosity or the largest craving for adrenaline can be fulfilled.
2021 KTM 125 DUKE
The KTM 125 DUKE is power in a small, well-directed punch allowing you to look and feel different. Young or new riders will relish that distinctive sense of identity that all bikers enjoy. Cruising the city, escaping for the day or even daring to drag a knee, the KTM 125 DUKE harnesses all the style and performance guidelines of its senior brothers to fantastic effect.
For 2021 the bike is arguably more aesthetic than ever with two different colour schemes. In one example a classy grey is offset by the striking orange frame and the sporty profile of the silencer. Onlookers will have to look twice to differentiate the KTM 125 DUKE from its larger siblings.
Fuel consumption is as efficient with a 300km reach and the handling is sharp. The flighty behaviour comes courtesy of the agile chassis and low centralisation. WP Suspension upside-down forks, and a shock with an adjustable preload compliment other specs like the BYBRE brakes, dual channel ABS, 17” cast alloy wheels and a range of juicy KTM PowerParts upgrades in order to really embrace the KTM DUKE vibe.
2021 KTM 390 DUKE
For hose with more mileage in their right hands or seeking a potent “corner rocket’ will satisfy their quest with the KTM 390 DUKE. The glide from street, highways to country lanes and rapid blasts of fun has never felt simpler. The KTM 390 DUKE brings enviable power-to-weight performance to the market.
The 2021 grey and white colour options are mouth-watering and it’s hard to spot the difference between the KTM 390 DUKE and the other bigger members of the range. The blend of shades from the tank, frame and subframe as well as front mask and LED headlight and finely integrated pillion seat will stir the soul. Ride by wire, 46mm throttle bodies and a slipper clutch administer the output, and a 13.4l tank ensures the glee is sustained over distance. An optional Quickshifter+ for 2021 is a must. ABS is fed through the BYBRE brake package and riders will be able to clearly tell if Supermoto Mode is engaged thanks to the wide TFT dash display. The view will be steady and reassuring thanks to the WP Suspension forks with open-cartridge tech and the 150mm adjustable shock.
There are simply no boundaries in 2021.
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